Press Release

Sick remand person in custody dies in public hospital

A sick 59-year-old female remand person in custody at Tai Lam Centre for Women died in a public hospital today (August 8).

The remand person in custody suffered from mental illness and had a chronic drug abuse history. She required continuous medical care and follow-up treatment at the institution hospital and a public hospital. She was sent to a public hospital for treatment today due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, her condition deteriorated and she was certified dead at 6.57pm.

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

The person in custody was remanded for the offence of possession of a dangerous drug in July 2024.

Ends/Thursday, August 8, 2024
Issued at HKT 22:15