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Hong Kong man dies in fall during family dispute over education costs

A man in Hong Kong died after falling from his apartment balcony during a dispute with his wife and son over education expenses. The 61-year-old man, surnamed Law, was reportedly arguing with his son about finances when his wife intervened. During the altercation, Law fell from the balcony and was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary investigations suggest the death was accidental, and his wife and son have been arrested. AI

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Hong Kong man dies in fall during family dispute over education costs

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Theodora Yu,Jess Ma ·

    Man falls to death from flat amid dispute with wife, son over education expenses

    A man plunged to his death from the balcony of his public housing flat in Hong Kong on Wednesday night after a dispute with his wife and son over education expenses, police said. A source said on Thursday that the man’s wife, 52, and their 21-year-old son were arrested, with prel…