Press Release

Unconscious remand person in custody dies in hospital

​An 89-year-old male remand person in custody, who had been found unconscious in Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre, died in a public hospital today (November 13).

The remand person in custody suffered from hypertension. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital. At 4.06am today, the remand person in custody was found unconscious in his bed in the institution hospital 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 5.46am today.

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

The person in custody had been remanded for the offence of theft in November 2024.

Ends/Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Issued at HKT 11:45