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Matthew Cheng

A patient has been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to bedding and restraint belts at a Hong Kong hospital, with no injuries reported.
Police arrested the 25-year-old man surnamed Wong at Kwong Wah Hospital in Yau Ma Tei for alleged arson. He remains in custody.
The fire was reported at 12.36am on Sunday after a security guard alerted police. The suspect allegedly set fire to bedding and restraint belts at the hospital.
Following a preliminary investigation, the Fire Services Department classified the blaze as suspicious, and police have taken over the case.
Arson carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment under Hong Kong law.


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No injuries reported after fire broke out at Kwong Wah Hospital at 12.36am