Hong Kong mother & son jailed for Changi Airport assault

Pummels bystander on the head

When the man took out his phone to make the call, Wing Kwan immediately charged towards him, but was caught in a clinch as the man attempted to restrain him.

Both men fell to the ground, and Wing Kwan repeatedly punched the victim on the back of his head.

The victim was taken to hospital. Medical reports showed he suffered a head haematoma — a collection of blood that looks like a deep bruise — abrasions on both knees, bruising to his fingers, and dizziness.

Mother bites police officer on the arm

Police officers later arrived at the airport, checked the mother and son’s passports and returned them after recording their particulars. However, the pair remained at the airport.

Later that afternoon, officers located them again in the departure hall.

During the encounter, Sui Kwan refused to hand over her passport, struggling violently before being arrested.

An officer supported her head with both hands to prevent her from falling and injuring herself, but she bit his right forearm.

Although the officer’s body-worn camera did not capture the bite, it recorded his cries of pain.

Doctors also confirmed that the officer had a 1cm bite mark and bruising on his arm, consistent with having been bitten through his clothing.

Duo fails to attend trial, mother cites health conditions

The pair also failed to appear in court on the final day of their trial, prompting the court to issue warrants for their arrest.

Sui Kwan was originally charged on Nov 18, 2024, while Wing Kwan was charged on April 24, 2025.

They had been scheduled to appear in court on July 22, 2026, but neither turned up.

Explaining her absence, Sui Kwan said she had been suffering from a skin condition that caused bleeding when scratched, leaving her too weak to walk. She also said she had developed a fever and flu symptoms the day before the hearing.

She added that she did not have a local SIM card and was not carrying her passport, so she could only contact the court via an internet call over Wi-Fi, preventing her from notifying the court in time.

In mitigation, Wing Kwan apologised to the court and the victim, expressing remorse and asking for forgiveness.

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