Man arrested after wife found dead in Heng Fa Chuen

A 51-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of his 53-year-old wife in Heng Fa Chuen, according to police. The deceased was found with multiple stab wounds at their flat on Shing Tai Road on Wednesday. The man turned himself in at Kowloon City police station later that day and confessed to using a kitchen knife to attack his wife in the master bedroom of their home.

Police found her body on the bed and confirmed she had died at the scene. Forensic examination revealed the victim had stab wounds to the neck, waist, and hands. Assistant District Commander Kwan Chun-ting stated the incident is believed to have occurred between the early morning and later in the day on September 16. The man, who works as an IT professional, allegedly had recent risky investments and debts exceeding HK$1 million, which allegedly caused disputes and arguments with his wife.

The couple had two sons aged 22 and 15, and there were no prior records of domestic violence. The arrested man was detained for further investigation on suspicion of murder.