Vietnamese woman injured in robbery by another Vietnamese in Tai Kok Tsui

A 37-year-old Vietnamese woman was injured in a street robbery by another Vietnamese in Tai Kok Tsui on Wednesday morning (Jan 14).

At about 8.17am, she was walking near 197 Tong Mi Road after dropping her children off at school when a 33-year-old Vietnamese man tried to snatch her belongings. When she resisted, he struck her in the face.

Two male passersby chased the suspect to a back alley near 16 Sycamore Street and held him until police arrived.

Officers arrested the man for assault with intent to rob and for failing to carry identification. He was taken to a police station for questioning.

The victim, who had no cash on her, suffered a mouth injury and was conscious when sent to Kwong Wah Hospital.

Police said both the victim and the suspect held valid visitor passes but were strangers. The suspect was found without any identification when arrested.

The case is under investigation.