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Press Release

Correctional officers stop assault on person in custody

     Correctional officers stopped a remand person in custody from assaulting another remand person in custody at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre today (May 14).

     ​At 12.54pm today, a 23-year-old male remand person in custody attacked another 23-year-old male remand person in custody with a fibre-glass stool inside a dayroom. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailant and called for reinforcement.

     During the incident, the victim sustained an injury to his head. After examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer, he was referred to a public hospital for further treatment. The assailant sustained injuries to his wrists. After treatment provided by the institution Medical Officer, he did not need to be sent to a public hospital.

     The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

     The two persons in custody were remanded for the offence of theft and possession of offensive weapon in public place respectively.

Ends/Friday, May 14, 2021
Issued at HKT 20:16

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