Dog walker finds dead man in Tai Wan empty house

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Police block the entrance to the Tai Wan house       郭垂垂/on.cc

Last night, around 8:00 pm, a dog owner was walking his dog in Tai Wan village, along Tai Mong Tsai Road, when the dog tried to run off towards an abandoned building. The owner followed the dog into the house and was surprised to see a middle aged man hanging in a room on the roof.

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The abandoned house in Tai Wan where the suicide occurred

The police arrived to investigate the report and determined that the man was hanging by his trousers. They confirmed the victim was dead, and found a suicide note on his body. There were reports that the victim was suffering from financial problems.

Suicide prevention hotline

Agencies that will provide confidential emotional support for people in distress or those seeking advice: Samaritans 2896 0000, Suicide Prevention Service 2382 0000, Social Welfare Department Suicide Crisis Intervention Centre 2341 7227.

 

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