Hong Kong Police Arrest 66-Year-Old Over Red Paint Splash at Lawmakers’ Office

Man arrested after red paint splashed at joint office of ‘unhelpful’ lawmakers

Hong Kong police have arrested a 66-year-old man who allegedly splashed red paint at the shared office of two lawmakers after accusing them of being unhelpful.

Arrest followed surveillance review

A source said on Thursday that police arrested the man over the incident at the joint office of Kowloon East lawmaker Bill Tang Ka-piu and insurance-sector legislator Chan Pui-leung.

The office is located at Sau Chi House in Sau Mau Ping Estate.

Police said they received a report at 6.40am from a security guard at the estate after red paint was splashed at the office.

Officers made the arrest after reviewing surveillance footage that captured the act, according to the force.

Police said the suspect had accused the lawmakers of ignoring his complaints.

The case involves a shared office used by Tang and Chan, who represent different sectors and constituencies.

Police said no national security or triad elements were involved in the incident.

The arrest and the surveillance footage review are the main developments disclosed in the account, while the allegation that the lawmakers were unhelpful remained the suspect’s stated complaint.

Source: South China Morning Post