Police received a call at 11.18am from a man who said his older sister, surnamed Choi, committed suicide in her home at Bank Building on Des Voeux Road West. She fell unconscious and was bleeding profusely from the stab wound in her chest.

Choi was rushed to Queen Mary Hospital but was eventually pronounced dead.

It was understood that Choi suffered from emotional illness and once told her brother that she was unhappy.

Her brother then went visit her this morning, only to find out that she had committed suicide by stabbing herself in the chest with a 30cm-long knife.

The police said investigations are ongoing and officers didn’t find any suicide note at the scene. The cause of death has yet to be confirmed pending an autopsy.

If you or someone you know are having suicidal thoughts, help is available. Below is a list of 24-hour hotlines that ensure people can get help in time:

The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong: 2389 2222
The Samaritans: 2896 0000
Suicide Prevention Services: 2382 0000
Richmond Fellowship of Hong Kong – Justone: 3512 2626
Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre: 18288