Press Release

Sick person in custody dies in public hospital

A sick 64-year-old male person in custody at Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre died in a public hospital today (October 8).

On October 4, the person in custody was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 3.38am 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 convicted for the offence of manslaughter and detained under a hospital order for psychiatric treatment in February 1978.

Ends/Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Issued at HKT 10:45