Press Release

Sick person in custody dies in public hospital

A sick 72-year-old male person in custody at Stanley Prison died in a public hospital today (September 2).

The person in custody suffered from prostate cancer. He required continuous medical care and follow-up treatment at the institution hospital and a public hospital. On August 26, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated, and he was certified dead at 6.50am 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 rape in 2022.

Ends/Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Issued at HKT 10:16