Street robberies in Hong Kong increased almost fourfold in the first three months of this year, which police sources say is a reflection of ongoing manpower issues first encountered during last year’s anti-government protests.While the 33 cases recorded are low for a major metropolis, they represent a major jump from the seven robberies handled in the same period a year ago.Almost two-thirds took place between the hours of 6pm and 6am, according to police.“The increase can be attributed to…
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