Press Release

Correctional officers stop assault on person in custody

​Correctional officers stopped a person in custody from assaulting another person in custody at Pik Uk Prison today (June 21).

At 12.45pm today, a 36-year-old male person in custody attacked a 47-year-old male person in custody in a bathroom waiting area. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailant and called for reinforcement.

During the incident, the victim sustained injuries to his eyes and face, while the assailant sustained injury to his eyes. After examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer, they were referred to a public hospital for further treatment.

The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

The two persons in custody were sentenced to imprisonment for the offence of rape and trafficking in a dangerous drug in January and November 2023 respectively.

Ends/Friday, June 21, 2024
Issued at HKT 18:30