Press Release

Sick person in custody dies in public hospital

A sick 37-year-old female remand person in custody at Tai Lam Centre for Women died in a public hospital today (June 26).

The person in custody suffered from renal failure. She required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital and a public hospital. On June 24, she was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, her condition deteriorated and she was certified dead at 8.23am today.

The case has been reported to the Police. An inquest into the death will be held by the Coroner's Court.

     The person in custody was remanded for the offence of controlling another person for purpose of unlawful sexual intercourse in April 2022.

Ends/Sunday, June 26, 2022
Issued at HKT 12:30