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Monday, January 22, 1973

COMPENSATION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIMES OF VIOLENCE

The Director of Social Welfare, Mr. F.K. Li, will present cheques totalling 17,500 as compensation to two members of the

public, in recognition of public-spirited conduct.

The recipients are Mr. Cheung Kam-fai and the family

of the late Mr. Ng Shung-por.

The decision to make these awards was announced by

Mr. G.R. Sneath, the Acting Attorney General, in the Legislative Council on Wednesday, December 13, and Mr. Li will now present the cheques

on the Government's behalf.

It will be recalled that Mr. Cheung, 20, was injured last August after joining a chase for an armed robber. As a result, he received injuries to his chest and cheek. He will receive $500.

The late Ir. Ng died in a struggle last January with three

armed robbers who had intruded into his home.

His dependents will receive $17,000.

Note to Editors:

The presentation ceremony will be held in the Social Welfare Department conference room at 4 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday).

You are cordially invited to have the occasion covered. Ir. Li will make a short speech before the presentation, and the ceremony will end with tea.

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