The Government today strongly condemned an assault case involving the use of a knife outside the Central Government Offices (CGO) resulting in injuries to CGO security staff.

Police received a report this morning that a male security guard was attacked by a man with a knife on a footbridge outside the CGO. Officers rushed to the scene and found a 57-year-old male security guard had sustained a hand injury.

Another male security staff member, aged 60, sustained a leg injury while trying to stop the suspect. They were sent to Queen Mary Hospital for medical treatment.

Police arrested a 17-year-old man for wounding at scene and he is being detained for enquiries.

The Government said Hong Kong is a society underpinned by the rule of law, adding that no violent behaviour will be tolerated and all illegal acts will be followed up to this end.

Following the incident, the Administration Wing has instructed CGO security staff to continue to stay vigilant, while Police have stepped up patrols in the vicinity of the complex to ensure the safety of staff, visitors and members of the public.

The Government extended its sympathy to the injured security staff and wished them a speedy recovery.