A 59-year-old woman committed suicide at her Sai Wan home Saturday morning by plunging a knife into her chest, and her body was later found by her younger brother who went visit her. 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. 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. Below is a list of 24-hour hotlines that ensure people can get help in time:The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong: 2389 2222The Samaritans: 2896 0000Suicide Prevention Services: 2382 0000Richmond Fellowship of Hong Kong – Justone: 3512 2626Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre: 18288
