Domestic worker arrested on suspicion of murder after 93-year-old employer found dead

A domestic worker has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her 93-year-old employer at their home in Tak Long Estate, Hong Kong. The victim was found unresponsive at around 8.20am on Sunday and was pronounced dead at 9.12am after paramedics attempted to resuscitate her. Police searched the flat but found no signs of assault or injury on the victim's body.

However, they obtained footage early on Monday that showed the domestic worker assaulting her employer around 8am on Sunday. The worker is seen hitting the elderly woman's neck, head and face with her bare hands around 20 times while on her bed, stepping on her chest and violently moving her. Forensic reports revealed bruises on the victim's chest and abdomen and abrasions on her neck.

The victim lived alone with the domestic worker, who arrived to care for her in January 2023. The woman had chronic illnesses including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and colorectal cancer, and had a stroke two years ago. She required 24-hour care due to her health condition. Assistant district commander Terry Wan said the employer and worker had a strained relationship and the worker may have been overworked.