Hong Kong protests: jobless man found guilty of inciting others to attack police via Facebook post
- The Facebook post in question suggested officers would not be able to identify their assailants if they suffered a heavy blow to the head
- It came hours after four officers were assaulted following an approved protest in Central in January of 2020
Tony Choi Yick-man, 61, was convicted on Friday of one count of incitement to cause grievous bodily harm with intent over the public Facebook post published in the early hours of January 20, 2020.
The District Court heard the post went online just hours after four police officers were assaulted in Central following an approved protest at nearby Chater Garden where participants had called for electoral reforms.
In his post, Choi noted that several “popo” – or police officers – had been assaulted, with their heads covered in blood.
“But [there were] no skull fractures, only superficial wounds,” he continued. “Everyone should know that if the head suffers a heavy blow, the chances of amnesia (or partial amnesia) are high. The amnesiac cannot accuse anyone.”
The post drew 86 Facebook reactions, including likes and laughing emojis, as well as 23 comments and five shares.
