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UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 3:23 AM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
Hong Kong teen pleads guilty to acid attack
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A teenager in Hong Kong pleaded guilty to an acid attack on a Singaporean tourist. Justice Andrew Chan Hing-wai adjourned sentencing to Oct. 29.
WHO: A teenager in Hong Kong pleaded guilty; Justice Andrew Chan Hing-wai adjourned sentencing.
WHAT: The teenager pleaded guilty to an acid attack on a Singaporean tourist, and sentencing was adjourned to Oct. 29.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 2:50 AM ET
WHERE: Hong Kong
WHY: The reason for the attack was not reported.
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