In a shocking turn of events, a ten-year-old boy has found himself at the center of a high-profile robbery case in Hong Kong at a “VIP Station” watch store in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui district on September 11, according to the South China Morning Post.

The Boy’s Involvement

What sets this robbery apart from others is the involvement of a ten-year-old boy. It has been reported that he was allegedly paid HK$5,000 (about S$870) to skip school and join the criminal escapade, according to HK01.

The young boy, standing at approximately 1.7 meters tall, concealed his school uniform with a jacket. During the heist, he shockingly wielded a knife and actively participated in the theft of luxury watches.

The Robbery Unfolds

The scene was set on a seemingly ordinary Monday afternoon when chaos erupted at the “VIP Station” watch store.

At approximately 3:40 PM, three armed robbers stormed into the shop, brandishing knives and sledgehammers. The store’s staff faced a terrifying ordeal as they were held at knifepoint.

The Haul

What made this heist particularly daring was the audacity of the robbers. With their weapons menacingly on display, they proceeded to shatter the display counters containing an array of luxury watches.

In a matter of minutes, they managed to seize a staggering 20 luxury watches valued at an eye-watering HK$3.7 million (S$642,906).

With their ill-gotten gains in tow, the robbers made a swift exit. They fled the scene in a seven-seater Toyota vehicle, cunningly driven by a fourth accomplice. Their daring escape left both the authorities and the public stunned.

A Transnational Twist

The story takes an even more intriguing turn when we learn that the young boy had migrated to Hong Kong from Pakistan in 2018 to join his parents. His background adds an element of complexity to this already perplexing case.

The authorities were quick to respond to this brazen act. On the evening of September 12, a day after the robbery, the young boy was apprehended by police officers when he left school.

Collateral Arrests

The boy was not the only one to face the consequences of his actions. Three other suspects were also taken into custody in connection with the robbery.

• On the day of the heist, a 19-year-old Pakistani man was detained near Kowloon Peak, and the stolen watches were discovered in a backpack hidden in the nearby bushes.
• On September 12, local police arrested a 14-year-old Indian boy during a raid in a guest house in Yuen Long. It was revealed that he was a Form 1 student studying in Kowloon.
• Additionally, on September 11, a 17-year-old Pakistani student was taken into custody. He is believed to be the brother of one of the main suspects and was arrested on suspicion of misleading the police. The police are still actively searching for his older brother, who is believed to be the driver of the getaway car used in the heist.

A Break in the Case

As the investigation unfolds, police have made significant progress. Notably, they have recovered the car believed to have been used in the robbery, which was found in Kowloon Bay.

Furthermore, a knife and two hammers were discovered within the vehicle, providing crucial evidence in this perplexing case.

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In a shocking incident that unfolded in Hong Kong, an elderly man resorted to an extreme method of punishment to discipline his grandson.

Videos capturing this distressing event were uploaded to Facebook by a concerned neighbor, shedding light on the incident.

The Alarming Scene

The incident, which occurred on a Sunday night (10 September), depicted the elderly man dangling his distraught grandson over the balcony of their two-story home.

The child’s cries pierced the night as he was held precariously over the balcony railing while being scolded. After a few agonizing seconds, the elderly man returned the child to the safety of their home.

The boy was apparently being punished for breaking a glass cup.

Not the first time

This incident wasn’t an isolated occurrence. The concerned neighbor, in the same Facebook post, revealed that this disturbing behavior had been ongoing for the past two years.

The child had not only been subjected to physical mistreatmennt but also endured harsh scolding and emotional trauma.

Shockingly, the neighbor claimed to have once heard the elderly man using an electric mosquito swatter to discipline the child, adding another layer of cruelty to the situation.

The Victim: A Six-Year-Old Boy

The victim of this appalling incident is a six-year-old boy who lived with his grandfather in Sai Kung. His father, working in mainland China, had entrusted the care of his son to the elderly man, according to HK01.

This arrangement was meant to provide the child with a stable environment while his father pursued work opportunities. However, the events that transpired paint a grim picture of the child’s living conditions.

The Trigger: An Accidental Break

On the following Monday following the incident, the child went to school and a social worker approached him, concerned about his well-being and asked him about what had happened.

When asked about the incident, the child disclosed that it all began when he accidentally broke a glass cup, angering his grandfather. This seemingly trivial event led to the traumatic ordeal that followed.

In addition to being dangled over the balcony, the child revealed that his grandfather had also hit his left foot.

Disturbed by the child’s account, the social worker took immediate action and contacted the school authorities to verify the details. With the facts confirmed, welfare authorities promptly lodged a police report.

Legal Consequences

The grandfather, 66-year-old Mr Tse, was subsequently arrested on Tuesday morning, on suspicion of “ill-treatment or neglect by those in charge of child or young person,” according to The Standard.

Following the arrest, the boy was taken to the Tseung Kwan O Hospital for a comprehensive medical examination. Fortunately, no physical injuries were reported.

Images source: Alan Au Yeung AY on Facebook

A bus conductor who was apparently allergic to durians, fainted after a passenger had brought a durian on board the bus, resulting in her requiring medical attention and being sent to the hospital.

The Culprit: A Thorny Intruder

The bus conductor, Srisong shared about her encounter with the notorious fruit that happened on a regular bus ride.

Another passenger, unaware of her allergy, brought a durian on board, unknowingly turning the bus into a potential danger zone. Durians are banned on public transport in Thailand due to their overpowering smell, which can disturb other passengers.

Upon spotting the durian, Srisong took immediate action and asked the passenger to disembark with the fruit.

However, even a brief exposure to the durian’s scent triggered a severe allergic reaction. She described feeling “tightness in her chest and struggling to breathe” before eventually fainting.

The Emergency Response

A picture posted on social media showed Srisong lying on a row of seats on the bus, struggling for breath. A concerned passenger, clad in a jacket, was attempting to assist her, while another passenger waved a piece of material in the air to provide ventilation.

As she regained consciousness, Srisong felt compelled to issue a public service announcement (PSA).

She took to Facebook to emphasize the consequences of bringing durians onto public transport, saying, “When you bring durian onto the bus, it’s not just you who doesn’t get to continue (the journey), but many others might have to return home late because of you.”

Srisong expressed her gratitude to the rescuers who rushed her to the hospital. She also thanked the passengers who took care of her during the crisis and her supervisor, who promptly checked on her condition.

In a follow-up post, she informed her well-wishers that she was on the road to recovery and had even returned to work the next day.

Understanding the Durian Dilemma

In a subsequent interview with a Bangkok-based newspaper, Thairath, Srisong shed light on why she had such a severe reaction.

She explained, “If the passengers bring durians on board the bus, we can ask them to leave but the smell of the durian still lingers inside the vehicle.”

She cautioned the public against bringing items with strong odors, such as durian and fermented fish, on public transport, as this is strictly prohibited.