Press Release

Sick person in custody dies in public hospital

A sick 77-year-old male person in custody at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre died in a public hospital today (October 6).

The person in custody suffered from carcinoma of colon and ischemic heart disease. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital and a public hospital. On September 30, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 6.45am 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 possession of obscene article for the purpose of publication in September 2023.

Ends/Friday, October 6, 2023
Issued at HKT 13:40