Police have charged a 20-year-old man for murdering his friend in a Sha Tin hotel at the weekend. He will appear in Sha Tin Magistracy tomorrow.

The 19-year-old victim died with multiple cuts to his chest, back and hands on August 11. The suspect was found nearby with injuries to his head, neck, hands and abdomen.

The victim was visiting the suspect who had rented a room at the hotel. Police believe a dispute and struggle ensued and the suspect chased and attacked the victim.

An autopsy found the man died of cuts to the chest.