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Written by: Li Jingshan
2020-04-02 09:41
Last updated: 2020-04-02 09:41Eastern District Councilor Xie Miaoyi and her assistant were recently attacked by gamblers when they live broadcasted the gambling situation in Xingmin Village. Both were sent to the hospital. On the 1st day, Xie Miaoyi, who was sobbing and panting in the live broadcast, issued a response, stating that she was frightened by excessive emotional ups and downs, and that the gambling problem in the district was not overnight. She asked the police to deal with the attack seriously, questioned the enforcement of government departments, and emphasized that it would continue to seek improvement. community.
The Housing Department responded to "Hong Kong 01" and stated that it had received six complaints about gambling in public places in the past three years. However, no resident was convicted, and no resident was deducted for this reason.
Eastern District Councillor (Xingmin constituency) Xie Miaoyi and his male assistant were attacked during a live gambling in the village. A man was taken away by police. (Profile picture)
In response to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the Hong Kong government imposed a ban to restrict public gatherings to more than four people. Xie Miaoyi, a member of the Eastern District of Xingmin, and his male assistant were attacked by two men during a live gambling event in Xingmin Village, Chai Wan, on Tuesday (March 31). Xie He's assistant needed to be sent to hospital. Police arrested a 69-year-old man, Ho, on suspicion of "ordinary assault".
On the first day after the incident, Xie Miaoyi responded comprehensively on fb, pointing out that his body was not bad but was frightened and had excessive emotional fluctuations. The problem of gambling in the district was not overnight, and there were also noise and hillside garbage. She demanded that the police deal with the assault seriously, and that she should investigate criminal intimidation and illegal gambling. She also questioned the enforcement efforts of government departments and stressed that she would continue to seek truth and improve the community.
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The Housing Department responded to "Hong Kong 01" enquiries, referring to Article B12 "Illegal Gambling in Public Places" under the Estate Management Penalty System. If a resident is convicted of a violation of the Gambling Ordinance in a public place in his housing estate, the relevant Tenants will be deducted 5 points. According to records, Xingmin Village has received six complaints about gambling in public places in the past three years. As no tenant was convicted of a violation of the Gambling Ordinance in a public place, no tenant was deducted for this reason.
The Housing Department stated that the Housing Authority has always been concerned about illegal gambling in the village, and its estate offices will maintain close contact with the district police station. When receiving or discovering gambling activities in the village, it will call the police and notify the police. Schedule ongoing law enforcement operations. In addition, the Estate Office will step up inspections of places where gambling activities are suspected. When necessary, it will work with the Housing Department task force to take control actions. At the same time, the office will regularly send messages through estate newsletters, notices, and estate management advisory committees to strengthen publicity and education to remind residents not to illegally gamble.
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