Hong Kong internet personality jailed for stabbing wife

An elderly Hong Kong man known online as 'Mr Ho' has been sentenced to two months in jail for stabbing his wife multiple times. The incident occurred after the man learned his wife planned to return to mainland China due to their deteriorating relationship. The 79-year-old defendant, Ho Huen, was sentenced in absentia at the District Court on Tuesday. He missed an earlier hearing because of an undisclosed medical condition and remains hospitalized with no expected discharge date. Judge Stanley Chan Kwong-chi delivered the sentence. The court heard that Ho stabbed his much younger wife several times. The relationship had turned sour, leading to the wife's decision to leave. The attack took place when she informed him of her plans. Ho gained a following online as a personality, though details of his internet presence remain unclear. The case has drawn attention due to his age and the domestic violence involved. The sentence of two months has sparked discussion about the severity of the punishment for such an offense. Legal experts note that the court considered the defendant's age and health condition in its decision. Authorities continue to investigate the case. The victim's current condition was not disclosed in court proceedings.