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The photographs of Edison Chen with actresses and pop stars have been plastered across the internet over the past few weeks, causing a storm in this celebrity obsessed city. Speaking publicly for the first time since the scandal broke, Chen ,27,said he had returned to Hong Kong to account for himself.” I would like now to apologise to all the people for all the suffering that has been caused and the problems that have arisen from this, “he said , reading a statement in English to a packed press conference.

” I would like to apologise to all the ladies and to all their families for any harm or hurt that they have been feeling , ” he said .

Media reports say the photos which purportedly show him in compromising positions with various celebrities, including pop star Gilian Chung , Cecilia Cheung and Bobo Chan were copied from Chen’s computer when he sent it in for repairs.

Chen admitted taking the photos but said they had been stolen from him . ” I took the pictures being circulated on the internet but these photos were very private and have not been shown to people and were never intended to be showen to anyone. I am sorry. ”

Chen said he was helping the police investigation. Hong Kong police have made several arrest linked to the case. In the wake of the scandal , Chen said he had now decided to retire from the Hong Kong entertainment scene.

” During my time away I have made an important decision. I will wholeheartedly fulfil all commitment I have to date but after that I have decided to step away from the Hong Kong entertainment industry, ” he said .

” I have decided to do this to give myself an opportunity to heal myself and to search my soul. I wil didecate my time to charity and community work within the new few months. ”

” I hope you all will accept my apology and give me a chance .”

So, will you give him a chance?