Hong Kong teenager pleads guilty to acid attack on Singaporean tourist

A 19-year-old teenager, Anson Kew, has admitted to splashing corrosive liquid on a 36-year-old Singaporean tourist, Jiang Wen, during a visit to Hong Kong last year. The teenager, who was 17 at the time of the attack, pleaded guilty to the charge of throwing corrosive fluid with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The incident took place on June 9, 2022, in Wan Chai, where Jiang was getting into her vehicle.

Kew, dressed in black and wearing a mask, ambushed her, causing second-degree burns to her face and legs. She immediately fainted, and Kew fled the scene. Kew surrendered to the police two days later but initially remained silent during questioning. The police investigation revealed that Kew had scouted the location days before the attack, as captured by security footage.

A bottle containing traces of corrosive liquid was found in a back alley in the area, with a government chemist confirming that the liquid contained sulphuric acid with a concentration of not less than 90 percent. Jiang was rushed to the hospital and spent two months there before returning to Singapore for further medical care.