Hong Kong court grants bail to British man filmed wrecking airport kiosks
South China Morning Post
by Fiona ChowFebruary 18, 2026
A court has granted bail to an unemployed British national who was seen wrecking self-check-in kiosks at Hong Kong International Airport in a viral video this week.
Youcef Bennoui, 35, was charged with criminal damage and possession of a Part 1 poison on Wednesday, after the video on social media showed him pushing over several self-check-in kiosks in the departure hall and repeatedly striking them with a stanchion.
Bennoui was arrested on Monday morning and had been held in police custody.
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 2/18/2026