Press Release

Correctional officers stop person in custody attacking staff

Correctional officers at Lo Wu Correctional Institution stopped a female person in custody attacking staff today (February 5).

At 7.39am today, a 38-year-old female person in custody suddenly became emotional and attacked a correctional officer outside a cell. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailant and called for reinforcement.

During the incident, the officer sustained injuries to her hand and leg. After examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer, she was referred to a public hospital for further treatment. The assailant sustained injuries to her hand, leg and neck. She did not need to be sent to a public hospital after examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer.

The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

The assailant was sentenced to imprisonment for the offence of evasion of liability by deception in January 2023.

Ends/Sunday, February 5, 2023
Issued at HKT 13:30