British Tourist Wanted After Allegedly Jumping Bail in Hong Kong Vandalism Case
A Hong Kong court has issued an arrest warrant for Youcef Bennoui, a 35-year-old British tourist, after he allegedly failed to appear for a court hearing. Bennoui was charged with criminal damage and possession of a Part 1 poison following an alleged incident at Hong Kong International Airport on February 16, where he was accused of vandalizing self-check-in kiosks. He was scheduled to appear at West Kowloon Court on Monday.
Hong Kong authorities are seeking a British tourist, Youcef Bennoui, 35, after an arrest warrant was issued by a local court. Bennoui reportedly failed to attend a scheduled hearing at West Kowloon Court on Monday.
The tourist faces charges of criminal damage and possession of a Part 1 poison. These charges stem from an alleged incident at Hong Kong International Airport in the early hours of February 16, where he is accused of vandalizing self-check-in kiosks.
Prosecutors informed the court that Mr. Bennoui had not appeared as required, leading to the issuance of the warrant. The details surrounding his current whereabouts were not provided.
According to the South China Morning Post, the court's action follows Bennoui's alleged failure to appear after being charged earlier this year.
