Police subdue, arrest suspected drug trafficker after two officers attacked during identity check in Hong Kong


Police subdued and arrested a suspected drug trafficker after two officers were attacked during a late night identity check in Hong Kong.

The alleged assault took place near a sitting-out area at the junction of Cleverly Street and Burd Street in Sheung Wan at 12.47am on Tuesday, according to police.

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