Immigration Department worker who repeatedly assaulted wife, son spared jail

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Wynna WongMarch 9, 2026 at 01:06 PM

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A Hong Kong Immigration Department senior assistant, identified as ATK, was sentenced to 200 hours of community service after admitting to six counts of common assault against his wife and young son. The assaults occurred between 2021 and 2024 at their home. ATK repeatedly grabbed both victims by the throat during disputes. The Kowloon City Court magistrate opted for community service despite the serious nature of the offenses, which involved multiple incidents over a prolonged period. The defense had requested probation to prevent ATK from losing his job, as he is currently suspended from duty.

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Kowloon City Court 60% Arthur Lam Hei-wei ×270% Immigration Department 70% Hong Kong 80% ATK ×490%

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domestic violence 90% assault 80% community service 70% probation 60% family violence 60% immigration department 50% kowloon city court 40% loss of job 40%

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