Press Release

Sick person in custody dies in public hospital

A sick 52-year-old male person in custody at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre died in a public hospital today (October 9).

The person in custody suffered from lung cancer. He required continuous medical care and follow-up treatment at the institution hospital and a public hospital. On October 5, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 6.21pm 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 sentenced to imprisonment for the offence of theft in September 2024.

Ends/Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Issued at HKT 22:29