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. Police obtained footage showing the worker assaulting the elderly woman with her bare hands around 8am on Sunday, hitting her neck, head, and face multiple times. The woman, who lived alone with chronic illnesses including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, colorectal cancer, and a history of stroke, was found unresponsive at around 8:20am and later declared dead at the hospital.

Police searched the flat and found no signs of a struggle or injuries, but the forensic report showed bruises and abrasions on the victim. The worker, who had been hired in January 2023, was arrested at around 3:50am on Monday. Police believe there was a strained relationship between the employer and the worker, who may have been overworked.