A patient has been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to bedding and restraint belts at a Hong Kong hospital, with no injuries reported.Police arrested the 25-year-old man surnamed Wong at Kwong Wah Hospital in Yau Ma Tei for alleged arson. He remained in custody pending further investigation.The fire was reported at 12.36am on Sunday after a security guard alerted Police. The suspect allegedly set fire to mattresses and restraint belts at the hospital.After a preliminary investigation, the Fire Services Department classified the blaze as suspicious. The case has been taken over by Police for further investigation.arson is punishable by up to life imprisonment under Hong Kong law.
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SUN · 2026-08-23 · 05:24 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0823-104995
NSR-2026-0823-104995News Report·EN·Legal & Judicial
Patient arrested after bedding, restraint belts set ablaze at Hong Kong hospital
A 25-year-old patient, identified as Wong, has been arrested at Kwong Wah Hospital in Hong Kong on suspicion of arson. The incident occurred early Sunday morning when a security guard alerted police to a fire involving bedding and restraint belts.
Matthew ChengSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-23 · 05:24 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A 25-year-old patient, identified as Wong, has been arrested at Kwong Wah Hospital in Hong Kong on suspicion of arson. The incident occurred early Sunday morning when a security guard alerted police to a fire involving bedding and restraint belts. No injuries were reported. Following a preliminary investigation, the Fire Services Department deemed the blaze suspicious, and police have taken over the case. Wong remains in custody as the investigation continues. Arson in Hong Kong carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
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Arson is punishable by up to life imprisonment under Hong Kong law.
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The Fire Services Department classified the blaze as suspicious.
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The fire was reported at 12:36 am on Sunday.
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The suspect is a 25-year-old man surnamed Wong.
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A patient was arrested for allegedly setting fire to bedding and restraint belts at Kwong Wah Hospital.
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