Press Release

Unconscious remand person in custody dies in hospital

A 62-year-old male remand person in custody, who had been found unconscious in Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre, died in a public hospital today (September 27).

The remand person in custody suffered from hypertension and diabetes mellitus. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital and public hospitals. At 6.56am today, the remand person in custody was found unconscious in his cell by a correctional officer. The officer immediately called for reinforcement to provide first-aid treatment to him, and an ambulance was called at once to send him to a public hospital for further treatment. He remained unconscious after being sent to the public hospital. His condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 7.59am 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 remanded for the offence of voyeurism in September 2024.

Ends/Friday, September 27, 2024
Issued at HKT 11:31