Pending manslaughter in Sha Tin

     Police are investigating a pending manslaughter case in Sha Tin yesterday (June 9) in which a 76-year-old man died.

     At about 10.45am today (June 10), Police received a report in which a 76-year-old man collapsed after being pushed to the floor in an elderly home in Kwong Sin Street yesterday. Sustaining head injuries, he was rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital and was subsequently certified dead at 6.15pm that day.

     After initial investigation, Police arrested a 74-year-old man for manslaughter. He is being detained for further enquiries.

     Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death of the deceased.

     Investigation by the District Crime Squad of Sha Tin District is underway.