Elderly brother arrested for attacking sister with pliers in Happy Valley

A 72-year-old man was arrested for allegedly assaulting his 75-year-old sister with pliers during a dispute at their Happy Valley flat early on Thursday.

Police received a report around 2am from the woman, who said she had been attacked by her brother at their flat at Bay View Mansion on Moreton Terrace following an argument over domestic matters.

The elderly woman sustained head injuries and was taken to Ruttonjee Hospital for treatment. She was conscious when paramedics arrived.

Officers arrested the man, surnamed Yiu, on suspicion of assault. The case is being handled by the Wan Chai district criminal investigation team.