Press Release

Man convicted for assaulting tobacco control inspector

24 October 2012

A 36-year-old man was sentenced to four weeks' imprisonment, suspended for two years, in the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts today (October 24) upon conviction of assaulting a tobacco control inspector (TCI). The man was also ordered to pay $1,000 for compensation to the TCI concerned.

The incident took place in an amusement game centre in Yau Ma Tei on August 13, 2012. The man assaulted a TCI when a team of inspectors was inspecting the premises. He was subsequently arrested and charged by the Police.

A spokesman for the Department of Health urged the public to observe the smoking ban requirements and to cooperate with law enforcement officers.

"Intimidation or use of violence on enforcement officers is a serious offence and carries serious legal consequences," the spokesman said.