Elderly woman hospitalized after cooking dispute with son in Tseung Kwan O

A mother was hospitalized after her son attacked her following an argument about cooking in Tseung Kwan O on Friday evening.

Authorities responded to a report at around 8pm at a unit in Sheung Tak House, Sheung Tak Estate. 

Initial investigations revealed a 78-year-old woman, surnamed Tsui, had been arguing with her 46-year-old son, surnamed Chung, over meal preparation matters.

It is alleged that during the dispute, the son assaulted his mother by striking her with an electrical plug and using his hands. 

Police and ambulance personnel arrived to find the elderly woman conscious but sustaining injuries to her head and hand.

She was transported to Tseung Kwan O Hospital for treatment.

Officers have classified the case as "assault occasioning actual bodily harm" and referred it to the Tseung Kwan O police district for follow-up investigation.

No arrests have been made at this stage as inquiries continue.