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Hong Kong teen sentenced to 8 years for acid attack on Singapore visitor
A Hong Kong teenager has been jailed for eight years after attacking a Singaporean tourist with acid in an incident carried out for a HK$10,000 payment. The assault highlights concerns over violent crime targeting visitors in the territory.
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Anson Kew received the substantial custodial sentence following his conviction for the acid attack, which caused significant harm to the victim. Investigations revealed that Kew had agreed to commit the violent offence in exchange for approximately HK$10,000 (S$1,630), raising questions about who commissioned the attack.
The incident underscores the risks faced by tourists visiting Hong Kong and the serious consequences of violent crime in the territory. Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the circumstances leading to the attack or the identity of any individuals who may have commissioned it.
The eight-year sentence reflects the severity with which Hong Kong courts treat assault offences involving corrosive substances. Such attacks can result in permanent physical injury and psychological trauma to victims, making them among the most serious categories of violent crime.