Press Release

Correctional officers stop fighting among persons in custody

     Correctional Officers at Tai Lam Centre for Women stopped a fight among persons in custody yesterday (June 9).

     At 12.40pm, two female remand persons in custody, 23 and 28 years' old, were found fighting with each other in Garment Workshop. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the fight and called for reinforcement.

     The two persons in custody sustained injuries on chest, neck, arm and leg respectively in the incident. After treatment by the institution Medical Officer, both of them were transferred to a public hospital for further treatment.

     The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

     Both persons in custody were remanded for the offence of trafficking in dangerous drugs.

Ends/Sunday, June 10, 2018
Issued at HKT 1:07