Appeal for information on body found off Green Island
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Police today (August 26) appealed for information on a body found in the sea off Green Island on July 22.

About 10 am on July 22, Marine Police received report that a dead body was floating in the sea off North of Green Island. The male deceased was about 60 years old, 1.6 metres tall and of medium build.

When found, he was wearing a yellow T-shirt, brown trousers, white socks and blue shoes. The man was wearing a leather wrist watch. He also had an identity card with the name "Li Kwok-on" and a China Re-entry Permit. The initial Police investigation revealed no suspicious circumstance surrounding the death.

Anyone who has information on the man's identity or his next of kin is urged to contact officers of Miscellaneous Enquiries Sub-unit of Marine Harbour Division at 2886 8761.

Police Report No. 6
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Wednesday, August 26, 2009