A man has been arrested in Mong Kok on Monday after he wounded an officer who was issuing him a fine for littering. The man was said to have assaulted the officer all of a sudden. He was later subdued and arrested by police officers who were called to the scene. Hong Kong has strict laws about maintaining environmental hygiene, including fixed penalty fines of HK$1,500 for littering. Those who obstruct public officers in performing duties to avoid penalties are also liable to a fine of HK$1,000 and to imprisonment for six months.

Source: The Standard November 08, 2021 06:50 UTC