3 teens arrested over attack on 17-year-old in Hong Kong shopping centre toilet

Hong Kong police have arrested three teenagers in connection with an attack on a 17-year-old girl in a shopping centre toilet last month that was allegedly motivated by money and relationship disputes, with a video clip of the assault later posted on social media.

The force said on Sunday that the three girls, aged 13 to 16, were arrested in Sau Mau Ping, Ta Kwu Ling and Tsuen Wan, on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm following an investigation by police’s Mong Kok district crime squad.

The trio are currently being held for questioning.

The 17-year-old girl filed a police report on Friday, saying she was attacked by several girls in the bathroom of a shopping centre along Mong Kok’s Laundry Street on October 17 due to money and relationship issues.

“The girl suffered injuries to her face and mouth, as well as a headache, but did not seek medical attention,” a police spokeswoman said.

Acting chief inspector Wong Wing-hang said the three suspects, who are students or unemployed, slapped, punched and kicked the victim after arguing with her over trivial matters.