Press Release

Correctional officers stop fight between persons in custody

Correctional officers at Stanley Prison stopped a fight between two persons in custody today (October 18).

At 10.44am today, two male persons in custody aged 29 and 33 engaged in a fight inside a workshop. Officers immediately stopped the fight and called for reinforcement.

During the incident, one of the persons in custody sustained injuries to his ear, neck, shoulder and arms. He was referred to a public hospital for further treatment after being examined and treated by the institution Medical Officer. The other person in custody sustained an injury to his arm. He did not need to be sent to a public hospital after receiving medical examination and treatment from the institution Medical Officer.

The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

The two persons in custody were sentenced to imprisonment for the offences of trafficking in a dangerous drug and theft in May 2021 and September 2023, respectively.

Ends/Friday, October 18, 2024
Issued at HKT 16:45