Two girls suspected of taking marijuana candy by mistake and vomiting. Father involved in child abuse, possession of drugs and remanded in custody on 8.23. Mother: Sister has woken up and will call Mommy
[Report updated at 14:50 on June 28]
The 25-year-old father was charged with two counts of child or youth abuse or neglect in his care and one count of possession of a dangerous drug. He was escorted to the Tuen Mun Magistrates’ Court for a court appearance, and there is no need to answer for the time being. The case was adjourned to August 23, pending further investigation by the police. According to the prosecution, the condition of the two girls has improved slightly, but they are still hospitalized. The defendant’s application for bail was refused and he remains in custody.
The mothers of the two girls posted on social media earlier that the two daughters have woken up. Although their spirits are a little weak and dull, “but they can call Mommy, talk normally, and are willing to eat together.” The mother pointed out that although the two girls are still in the intensive care unit, their condition has improved.
The mothers of the two girls posted on social media earlier that the two daughters have woken up. Although their spirits are a little weak and dull, “but they can call Mommy, talk normally, and are willing to eat together.”
[Report updated at 17:00 on June 27]
Tuen Mun Hospital replied to “Yahoo News” that the condition of the two girls has changed from “serious” to “stable” and they are still in the hospital.
[Report updated at 21:00 on June 26]
The police arrested the girl’s 48-year-old cousin and 25-year-old father today. The two were arrested on suspicion of “abuse or neglect of children or juveniles in their care”. The father was also suspected of “possession of drugs”. The case was handed over to the Yuen Long Police District The case team followed up.
According to the police, the two girls were still unconscious and were hospitalized in Tuen Mun Hospital.
[Yahoo News Report]A 25-year-old father was suspected of possessing marijuana candy in his apartment. His 4-year-old and 2-year-old daughters were suspected of accidentally ingesting marijuana candies and sent to the hospital. The man was arrested by the police and the case is still under investigation.
In a unit at Hang Tung House, Tin Hang Estate, Tin Shui Wai, two girls suddenly vomited separately and were sent to Tuen Mun Hospital. After diagnosis and treatment, the doctor suspected that the two girls had taken poisonous substances. “Yahoo News” received information that the Tuen Mun Hospital doctor had questioned the girl’s father today (26th), and he admitted that he had hidden marijuana candy in his apartment and suspected that his daughter had taken it by mistake. The police arrested the 25-year-old man surnamed Chen immediately after arriving at the scene. The case was followed up by the Criminal Investigation Team of Tuen Mun District. It is understood that the two girls and the younger brother are taken care of by the father, who works as a construction worker, while the mother does not live there, and the couple are living apart. Police will later search the residence of the arrested person.
The 25-year-old father of two girls suspected of taking marijuana candy and vomiting was arrested in connection with the case
2023-06-28 07:36:56
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