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British man, 29, held after two women’s bodies found in Hong Kong apartment

A British man has been arrested over a double murder in Hong Kong. Police in the former UK colony said a 29-year-old man was held after the bodies of two women were found at an address in the Wan Chai district. One of the women – aged between 25 and 30 – was found with wounds to her neck and buttock, and pronounced dead at the scene. The body of the other victim was found inside a suitcase on the balcony and she had sustained neck injuries, police said.

Police arrested the 29-year-old man at the scene for murder. He is being detained for enquiries. A knife was seized at the scene.

Hong Kong Police

A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: “We can confirm that a British national has been arrested in Hong Kong.” A statement from Hong Kong Police said: “At about 3.42am, a 29-year-old foreign man made a report and requested police to investigate a case in a unit at 60 Johnston Road, Wan Chai.” Police attended the scene and discovered the bodies of the two women. Detectives said post-mortem examinations were being carried out on the bodies.