HongKong

Hong Kong muggings jump nearly fourfold in first quarter as police sources say riot squad duties pulling officers off foot patrols




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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