[Fugitives Regulations] Female designer admits hiding petrol bombs

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Written by: Guo Haotian

2020-01-09 15:24

The female designer was suspected of participating in demonstrations in 18 districts of Hong Kong last October when her backpack was found to contain 3 petrol bombs in Tai Po. She is now being charged with possession of offensive weapons in public places. She pleaded guilty in Fanling Court today (9th) and stated that she just wanted to take the petrol bombs off the scene. The magistrate stated that the case was serious, and also pointed out that petrol bombs could be a danger to the society or the defendant himself. The sentence was unavoidable, and the case was postponed until the 24th of this month, that is, the sentence was later in the lunar year, during which the defendant had to return.

The female defendant, Wang Yuyu, pleaded guilty to possession of offensive weapons in public places at the Fanling court. (Profile picture)

The defendant, Wang Yuyu, is 23 years old. The prosecution originally prosecuted the king for possession of offensive weapons under the Summary Offences Regulations. The prosecution today requested that the charges be amended to be prosecuted for the possession of offensive weapons in public places under the Public Security Ordinance. Plead guilty to the newly amended charge of possessing three petrol bombs in a public place near Yun Tau Kok Rest Area in Yun Tau Fong, Tai Po on October 13, last year. The defendant did not have a criminal record.

The court heard that at 6 pm on the same day, the police received a report that a large number of protesters had gathered near Kwong Fuk Road in Tai Po. After the police arrived, about 10 to 20 people tried to escape. The police officer was subdued. The defendant was wearing a mask, gloves and a cap. The police arrested her for illegal assembly.

Defendant's backpack contains 3 petrol bombs

After the defendant was taken back to Tai Po Police Station, officers found three petrol bombs, a plastic bottle filled with transparent liquid and a towel in his backpack. Be silent under warnings. Laboratory tests confirmed that the petrol bombs and plastic bottles contained the same flammable liquid.

The defense lawyer pleaded that the defendant had graduated from the Polytechnic University ’s clothing and textile course last year, and later became a designer. He is a Christian and is enthusiastic about community service. He visits the elderly and holds fashion shows for the disabled.

Case number: FLCC4597 / 2019

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