Press Release

Correctional officers stop assault on person in custody

     ​Correctional officers stopped a person in custody assaulting another person in custody at Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution today (August 7).

     At 10.03am today, a 28-year-old male person in custody attacked another 60-year-old male person in custody inside a workshop. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailant and called for reinforcement.

     During the incident, the victim sustained injuries to his hand, shoulder, etc. After examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer, he was referred to a public hospital for further treatment. The assailant sustained injury to his hand. After treatment provided by the institution Medical Officer, he did not need to be sent to a public hospital.

     The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

     The two persons in custody were sentenced to imprisonment for the offence of trafficking in a dangerous drug.

Ends/Saturday, August 7, 2021
Issued at HKT 21:15