Police are investigating an attempted murder and attempted suicide case in Tuen Mun this morning (June 26) and arrested a 43-year-old man.
At 6.16 am, Police received a report saying that the man allegedly attempted to commit suicide by burning charcoal in a unit in Shan King Estate. He then left the unit. His 44-year-old wife and their daughters, aged 13, 15 and 16 were in the unit.
Police officers sped to the scene. They were sent to Tuen Mun Hospital in conscious state. The 44-year-old woman was later transferred to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital.
After initial investigation, Police arrested the man in Mong Kok for attempted murder today. He is being detained for further enquiries.
Investigation by the District Crime Squad of Tuen Mun District is underway.
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