Activist charged after microchipped dog caught in probe into suspected attack

Hong Kong authorities have charged an animal welfare activist after a stray dog captured during an investigation into a suspected fatal canine attack on a cyclist in Yuen Long was found to have a microchip registered in his name.

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and police have been conducting operations to capture stray dogs in the area following the suspected attack on Sunday.

Police suspect a pack of dogs attacked a 27-year-old woman, who was found unconscious beside a bicycle on Pok Wai South Road and later died. She suffered lacerations to her head, face, neck, arms and legs.

Five stray dogs have been caught so far, three of which were microchipped, according to the department.