Press Release

Correctional officer stops person in custody from committing suicide by hanging

A correctional officer stopped a 47-year-old female person in custody from committing suicide by hanging in Lo Wu Correctional Institution today (September 28).

At 1.40am today, a correctional officer found the person in custody attempting suicide by hanging with a bedsheet tied to the grille bars of her dormitory. The officer immediately called for reinforcement to provide first-aid treatment to her. The person in custody was found unconscious at the time and was subsequently sent to a public hospital for further treatment.

A clinical psychologist of the Department will follow up on the case.

A spokesman for the Correctional Services Department said, "The department uses all possible measures to prevent persons in custody from attempting suicide or self-harm. These measures include administrative arrangements, improvements of institution facilities, staff training and first-aid services."

The person in custody was sentenced to imprisonment for the offence of possession of forged identity cards in April 2025.

Ends/Sunday, September 28, 2025
Issued at HKT 13:15