Press Release

Correctional officers stop remand person in custody attacking staff member

Correctional officers of Tai Lam Centre for Women stopped a female remand person in custody attacking a staff member today (February 16).

At 8.02am today, a 53-year-old female remand person in custody suddenly became emotional and attacked a correctional officer inside the ward of a public hospital during hospitalisation. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailant.

During the incident, the officer sustained an injury to her chest. She was arranged to receive an examination and treatment at the public hospital. The assailant did not sustain any injury.

The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

The assailant was remanded for the offence of divan keeping in February 2023.

Ends/Thursday, February 16, 2023
Issued at HKT 13:00