Press Release

Sick person in custody dies in public hospital

A sick 73-year-old male person in custody at Stanley Prison died in a public hospital today (July 24).

On July 22, the person in custody was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort and a suspected stroke. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated, and he was certified dead at 4.11pm today.

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

The person in custody was sentenced to imprisonment for the offence of indecent assault in 2026.

Ends/Friday, July 24, 2026
Issued at HKT 19:05