Press Release

Correctional officers stop remand person in custody attacking staff members

Officers of the Escort and Support Group of the Correctional Services Department stopped a male remand person in custody attacking staff members yesterday (April 8).

At 2.55pm yesterday, a 67-year-old male remand person in custody suddenly became emotional and attacked two correctional officers at an outside clinic. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailant and called for reinforcement.

During the incident, an officer sustained injuries to his face, lip and chest, while another officer sustained injuries to his hands and legs. The assailant sustained injuries to his shoulder, wrist and forehead. They were sent to a public hospital for examination and treatment.

The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

The assailant was remanded for the offence of manufacture of dangerous drug in July 2022.

Ends/Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Issued at HKT 9:00