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July 1st assassination of police | 34-year-old man arrested online for allegedly killing police for inciting others with intent to injure others

2021-07-06T00:29:40.878Z


On July 1st, on the 24th anniversary of Hong Kong's return, a 50-year-old man committed suicide by stabbing a police officer with a knife in Causeway Bay. The police arrested two men and women yesterday on suspicion of "inciting others to commit murder" and "inciting others to commit murder."


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Written by: Yang Wanting, Lin Zhenhua

2021-07-05 17:14

The last update date: 2021-07-05 19:18

On July 1st, on the 24th anniversary of Hong Kong's return, a 50-year-old man committed suicide by stabbing a police officer with a knife in Causeway Bay.

The police arrested two men and women yesterday on suspicion of "inciting others to commit murder," "inciting others to commit arson," and "incitement of intent."

It is reported that they posted on Lian Dang and TG respectively inciting others to kill the police and arson the police buildings.

The police continued their operations today (5th) and arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of "inciting others to commit crimes with intent to injure" and "inciting intent to commit crimes". The police alleged that the arrested man published on the online discussion platform about the beheading of the police and the setting Cut the police day.

Police Cyber ​​Security and Technology Crime Investigation Division, Superintendent of the Technology Crime Division, Tan Weixin, said that the arrested man made a statement on the online discussion platform on July 2 concerning the killing of police officers and setting the date for police killing.

(Photo by Lin Zhenhua)

Police Cyber ​​Security and Technology Crime Investigation Division, Superintendent of the Technology Crime Division, Tan Weixin, stated that the police arrested a 34-year-old man for inciting violent remarks against police officers. After in-depth investigations, he locked a 34-year-old man and arrested him in Yau Ma Tei this morning. Inciting others with intent to hurt people and inciting intent, and seized two smartphones, the operation continued, and it is not ruled out that more people were arrested.

The arrested person may also violate the temporary injunction issued by the High Court in October 2019, prohibiting the promotion, encouragement and incitement of the use or threat of violence on Internet platforms or media.

Tan Weixin stated that the arrested person made a statement on an online discussion platform on July 2 concerning the killing of police officers and the setting of a date for police killing.

Since the remarks were issued after the July 1st incident, it is believed to be related to this.

The police are still investigating whether there was any organized manipulation.

When asked whether the police arrests were "white terror," Tan emphasized that the online world is not unreasonable. Many laws that apply to the real world are still applicable in the online world. Free speech does not include incitement to violence.

As for whether the relevant remarks in response and approval will be illegal, Tan said that the police "will independently observe every case, and review every remarks and remarks. It is difficult to generalize that a finger is not consenting or complimenting. ".

Online footage of the police officer being attacked on July 1st:

I was asked whether someone mentioned the use of rattans to beat children in a "Police Rally" in July 2019. The Yuen Long 721 incident occurred the next day. Whether his remarks were inflammatory.

Tan said that the case is not suitable for public comment at today's press conference. "Simply speaking, there are no relevant crimes, and you must observe the publishing intentions of the person who posted the remarks." He reiterated that anyone spreads and advocates riots and incites others. Remarks such as breaking the law may violate the anti-law, and the police will conduct investigations without discrimination and take appropriate actions depending on the evidence.

Screenshot of the online footage of the police officer being attacked:

July 1 assassination of police | Two men and women arrested for inciting others to kill police and arson in TG and Liandeng

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