New | Restore our faith in rule of law, Ming Pao journalist Kevin Lau urges police
Chopped journalist issues video appeal and reveals new concern group
Journalist Kevin Lau Chun-to yesterday urged the government to find his attackers quickly to restore journalists' faith in the rule of law and allow them to work without fear.
It was the first time the former chief editor had spoken on camera since he was slashed from behind by a motorcycle hitman armed with a chopper on February 26. Nine men have been arrested in connection with the attack.
A video showing Lau speaking from his hospital bed was played at a press conference to announce the setting up of a concern group with a dozen of Lau's former classmates at the law faculty of the University of Hong Kong as its core members.
"We urge the government to solve the case as soon as possible, so journalists will have confidence in the rule of law again and do not have to be afraid of the threat of violence anymore," Lau said.
He appealed to the public to support the group's cause to say no to violence while upholding the rule of law and press freedom.
In an open letter to Police Commissioner Andy Tsang Wai-hung, the group said it aimed to keep following up on the issues raised by Lau's attack as it did not want to see his case left unsolved, as had happened after previous attacks on journalists.
