Hong Kong man arrested for ‘furious driving’ after officer dragged 70 metres

Hong Kong man arrested for ‘furious driving’ after officer dragged 70 metres

[South China Morning Post] - 01/3/2025

Driver, 56, allegedly sped away from policeman who then tried to stop van and suffered injuries to his head, arms and legs.



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