Man died in Chai Wan arson
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Police are investigating an arson case in Chai Wan this evening (July 12) in which a man was killed and two women were injured.

About 6.15 pm, a 54-year-old man went to a restaurant at Yue Wan Estate, Chai Wan and disputed with his 48-year-old wife, who was working at the restaurant. The man later splashed some flammable liquid on his own body and lighted the fire.
His wife and a 50-year-old female worker also got burnt.

The firemen sped to the scene and put out the fire. The man was certified dead at scene while the women were taken to Eastern Hospital.

The case was initially classified as 'Arson' and being investigating by the District Crime Squad of Eastern District.

Police Report No. 8

Ends/Sunday, July 12, 2009
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