Australian man arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly carrying imitation gun

Oct 1, 2026, 04:54 AM· 19 minutes ago· Original: EN

Hong Kong police have arrested a foreign man at a bar in Yau Ma Tei on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm. The 36-year-old Australian was arrested a second time on Wednesday night for criminal damage after he allegedly vandalised the detention facility while in police custody. Police were first alerted at 10.14pm on Wednesday when a passer-by reported a person behaving suspiciously near an alley at 213 Shanghai Street while carrying a gun-like object. The suspect subsequently entered a

Suspect, 36, apprehended at Yau Ma Tei bar on Wednesday night, later rearrested after he allegedly smashed wall while in custody at police station

Hong Kong police have arrested an Australian man at a bar in Yau Ma Tei on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm.

The 36-year-old was arrested a second time on Wednesday night for criminal damage after he allegedly vandalised the detention facility while in police custody.

Police were first alerted at 10.14pm on Wednesday when a passer-by reported a person behaving suspiciously near an alley at 213 Shanghai Street while carrying a gun-like object.

The suspect subsequently entered a bar at 192 Temple Street with the weapon, prompting another police report.

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