Press Release

Sick person in custody dies in public hospital

​A sick 55-year-old male person in custody at Stanley Prison died in a public hospital today (August 9).

The person in custody suffered from liver cancer. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital and public hospitals. On July 28, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 8.52am 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 sentenced to imprisonment for the offence of murder in November 2010.

Ends/Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Issued at HKT 13:35