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discharged his cannon upon which the moto: vessel went

off in the direction of Lin Tin, Chinese watera.

5. The fishing junk 2323 H.D. then sailed for

Castle Peak and a report was made to No.3 Police Launch

at Cheung Sha han. The complainant and injured woman

were then brought to Hongrong. A report from the Medical

officer who examined Pang Wo on admission to hospital is

attached.

6. At about 17.30 hours on the same day, FANG PUT

was taken to No.4 Police Launch in Deep Bay and pointed

out the approximate nosition in which his vessel was

when attacked. The Police Launch was unable, owing to

shallow water, to approach the exact position but from

bearings taken, the position of the attack was judged to be two miles N. 65° E. of Long. 113° 56' 10" E. Lat. 220 27' 55" N. and approximately 1 miles N. 48° w. of sha

Kong Miu (Ref. Admiralty Chart 3681)

(sgd) V.P.THOMPSON

D. Commissioner of Folice

lat November, 1939.