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Pet owner barred from leaving Hong Kong pending trial over his dog’s fatal attacks

Pet owner barred from leaving Hong Kong pending trial over his dog’s fatal attacks
South China Morning Post Thursday 20 August 2026, 05:09 UTC By Brian Wong,Wynna Wong 1 min read
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A man has been barred from leaving Hong Kong pending trial over allegations that he failed to properly control his dog, which mauled two smaller pets to death and injured a third. Yuen Long resident Ng Shui-ting, 52, appeared at Tuen Mun Court on Thursday to face two charges brought by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. He allegedly failed to keep the 60kg (132lbs) dog securely restrained on a leash no longer than two metres, allowing it to enter and remain in the open...

A man has been barred from leaving Hong Kong pending trial over allegations that he failed to properly control his dog, which mauled two smaller pets to death and injured a third. Yuen Long resident Ng Shui-ting, 52, appeared at Tuen Mun Court on Thursday to face two charges brought by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. He allegedly failed to keep the 60kg (132lbs) dog securely restrained on a leash no longer than two metres, allowing it to enter and remain in the open area...
Hong Kong (LOCATION) Yuen Long (PERSON) Ng Shui-ting (PERSON) Tuen Mun Court (PERSON) the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (ORG)
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