Press Release

Correctional officers stop assault on remand person in custody

     Correctional officers stopped three remand persons in custody from assaulting another remand person in custody at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre yesterday (November 13).

     At 2.06pm yesterday, three male persons in custody attacked another male person in custody inside the exercise yard. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailants.

     The victim sustained head injury. After examination and treatment by the medical officer of the institution hospital, he was transferred to a public hospital for further treatment.

     The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

     The three assailants were remanded for the offence of murder and trafficking in dangerous drug respectively.

Ends/Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Issued at HKT 9:53