Press Release

Sick person in custody dies in public hospital

A sick 84-year-old male person in custody at Stanley Prison died in a public hospital today (April 3).

The person in custody suffered from stomach cancer and nasopharyngeal cancer. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital and public hospitals. On March 16, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 3.55pm today.

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

The person in custody was sentenced to imprisonment for the offence of murder in September 2011.

Ends/Monday, April 3, 2023
Issued at HKT 19:00