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| A still picture shared on Facebook shows the assailant in the act of stabbing the older woman |
The Social Welfare Department has advised people who have experienced distress after seeing a video on the stabbing of two women in Diamond Hill this afternoon (June 2) to see professional help and stop sharing the video.
A quick check of Facebook showed many of those who
shared the video and still pictures from the gruesome murder are Filipinos.
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The SWD said those bothered by the graphic images
from the incident may call its 24-hour hotline 2343 2255 for immediate
telephone counselling, support and referral services. They can also call the Hong
Kong Red Cross at 5164 5040.
The slashing incident which happened at Plaza
Hollywood in Diamond Hill at 5:14 today led to two women, aged 26 and 23, being
killed.
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The assailant, identified as the 39-year-old husband
of one of the victims, was arrested at the scene.
A video footage of the incident which was widely
shared online showed the suspect following the two women as they walked in the
mall, before unleashing a 12-inch knife, then ferociously stabbing the older
woman.
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Reports later said the first victim was stabbed at
least 34 times.
The younger woman tried to rescue her friend, and
even tried to drag her bloody body away from the assailant, but the man then
turned to her and slashed her in the neck after a brief chase.
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The first victim was declared dead at the scene
while the younger woman was taken to a hospital where she was later certified
dead.
The suspect, who was wearing a white vest and black
shorts, was easily subdued by police officers who arrived at the scene.
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Initial investigations reportedly showed the killings
was sparked by a marital dispute. (Police update: The assailant did not know either victim).
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