Timber Both father and son have been arrested for fighting in a public place, while the older man is also being investigated for possession of an offensive weapon
The older man was seen wielding a saw in Maritime Square, Tsing Yi on Saturday (July 25). PHOTO:
Threads/Carrie Cheng
PUBLISHED ON July 27, 2026 2:58 AM BY Sean Ler
It seems Typhoon Noul wasn’t the only thing wrecking havoc in southern China over the weekend.
A 78-year-old man and his 52-year-old son were arrested on Sunday (July 26) after the older man was seen wielding a 40cm-long saw at Maritime Square in Tsing Yi, Hong Kong a day earlier.
Police said in a statement that they mounted an arrest operation at a public housing estate in Tsing Yi on Sunday afternoon. The duo were arrested for fighting in a public place and the 78-year-old is also being investigated for possession of an offensive weapon. Preliminary investigations revealed that the pair had an argument over a family matter.
During the altercation, the older man allegedly took out a saw and chased his son through the mall. Hong Kong media, citing unnamed sources, reported that the younger man has a history of mental health issues. Police investigations are ongoing.
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