Former Hong Kong police constable dies after 21 years paralysed from knife attack

A former Hong Kong police constable who spent more than two decades paralysed and bedridden following a knife attack during a stop-and-search operation has died, the South China Morning Post has learned.

Jacky Chu Chun-kwok, who was in his fifties, died on Wednesday after 21 years of being confined to bed following the 2005 assault. Chu had been honoured with a bravery medal for continuing to pursue a knife-wielding attacker despite bleeding heavily from a neck injury sustained during the incident.

Tribute and burial plans

Frankie Leung Chun-kit, chairman of the Junior Police Officers' Association, said on Thursday that the force's management supported burying Chu in Gallant Garden, a dedicated site at Wo Hop Shek Public Cemetery for public servants who died while carrying out their duties.

Leung also said he had suggested holding a funeral with either full police honours or police honours to pay tribute to Chu. The proposals reflect recognition of the former constable's sacrifice during active duty and the severe consequences he endured for more than two decades after the attack left him paralysed.

Source: South China Morning Post