Press Release

Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution officers stop fight between inmates

     Correctional officers stopped a fight between two inmates at Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution today (May 17).

      At about 9am, two male inmates, aged 49 and 41, were found quarrelling and fighting in a dayroom. Correctional officers on duty immediately stopped and separated them.

      Both inmates were taken to the centre hospital for examination and treatment. The 49-year-old inmate was subsequently sent to a public hospital for further observation.

      The case was reported to the Police for investigation.

      The 49-year-old inmate was convicted for offences of trafficking in dangerous drugs and possession of dangerous drugs, while the 41-year-old inmate for publishing obscene article and possession of obscene article for the purpose of publication.

Ends/Friday, May 17, 2013
Issued at HKT 20:51

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