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Police open investigation after 2 men found dead at Hong Kong public flat

Police open investigation after 2 men found dead at Hong Kong public flat
South China Morning Post Monday 14 September 2026, 07:53 UTC By Danny Mok 1 min read
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Hong Kong police are investigating the discovery of the bodies of two men at a public housing estate flat in Ap Lei Chau. The force said a security guard alerted authorities after detecting a foul smell coming from the flat at Lei Tung Estate’s Tung Yip House at around 2pm on Monday. Rescue personnel forced their way into the flat and discovered the bodies of the two men.

Hong Kong police are investigating the discovery of the bodies of two men at a public housing estate flat in Ap Lei Chau. The force said a security guard alerted authorities after detecting a foul smell coming from the flat at Lei Tung Estate’s Tung Yip House at around 2pm on Monday. Rescue personnel forced their way into the flat and discovered the bodies of the two men. Paramedics confirmed their deaths at the scene. One of the men was believed to be in his fifties. Police have sealed off the...
Hong Kong (LOCATION) Lei Chau (PERSON) Lei Tung Estate (PERSON) Tung Yip House (PERSON)
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