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Leopold Chen

Hong Kong police have arrested a man after discovering the bodies of 20 cats and a hamster, as well as other animals in poor condition, in his flat.
The force said it received a report at about 7pm on Sunday from a resident of Chau Tau Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau complaining of a foul smell.
Officers later found the carcasses inside the man’s flat, along with nine cats, seven of which were in poor health.
The 28-year-old man, who lived in the flat, was arrested for animal cruelty after a preliminary investigation. He remains in police custody.
A criminal team from the Border District is investigating the case.
According to police, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has collected all the carcasses.
The surviving animals were also handed over to the society and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for further examination and care, the force said.
In December, officers found the remains of three dogs and a cat inside a flat at Hei Wah House in Lok Wah South Estate, while searching for a missing woman.
The woman’s body was later found concealed beneath the bed. Her boyfriend, who lived in the flat, was arrested on suspicion of murder.


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