Press Release

Correctional officer stops remand person in custody attacking staff member

​A correctional officer at the Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre stopped a male remand person in custody from attacking a staff member today (July 31).

At 11.05am today, a 23-year-old male remand person in custody suddenly became emotional during an interview and attacked a clinical psychologist inside the Clinical Psychologist's office. An officer at the scene immediately stopped the assailant.

Following an examination and treatment by the medical officer at the institution hospital, the clinical psychologist was referred to a public hospital for further treatment on her head discomfort. 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 possession of offensive weapon in July 2023.

Ends/Monday, July 31, 2023
Issued at HKT 16:30