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3 women charged over Hong Kong play-area brawl, police say grandmother was hit first

3 women charged over Hong Kong play-area brawl, police say grandmother was hit first
South China Morning Post Thursday 27 August 2026, 10:39 UTC By Danny Mok 1 min read
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Three women have been charged after a brawl broke out in a children’s play area at a Hong Kong shopping centre, igniting heated debate across the city. Police released new details of their investigation on Thursday, saying the 68‑year‑old woman seen in a viral video slapping a young girl was struck first. Footage widely circulated online shows the elderly woman, who was visiting the play zone with her 34‑year‑old daughter and grandson, forcefully shoving a five‑year‑old girl before slapping...

Three women have been charged after a brawl broke out in a children’s play area at a Hong Kong shopping centre, igniting heated debate across the city. Police released new details of their investigation on Thursday, saying the 68‑year‑old woman seen in a viral video slapping a young girl was struck first. Footage widely circulated online shows the elderly woman, who was visiting the play zone with her 34‑year‑old daughter and grandson, forcefully shoving a five‑year‑old girl before slapping her,...
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