The insider said the boy’s mother, 40, was also in custody on suspicion of ill-treatment or neglect of the child.
Hong Kong police arrest 5 teens suspected of joyriding in stolen taxis
Hong Kong police arrest 5 teens suspected of joyriding in stolen taxis
The source added the force’s Ma On Shan division had logged multiple reports of objects falling from a height at the same location.
The incident is being investigated by the Sha Tin district crime division.
Dropping or allowing objects to fall from a building, endangering or injuring people in public areas is punishable by a fine of HK$10,000 (US$1,282) and six months in jail.