GovHK 香港政府一站通
繁體版
簡体版barcon
A
A
A
Submit Search query
Contact Us1
Jump To Content
printPrinter View
SiteMapSite Map
Brand Hong Kong - Asia world city
繁 简 Site Map Contact Us
A
A
A
Search
Level AA conformance, W3C WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1
The 2024-25 Budget
The Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address
2023 Policy Address Public Consultation
Exhibition of the 3rd Anniversary of Hong Kong National Security Law
MSW Charging
Let Social Enterprises Bloom!
National Security Education Day
Legislative Control of Cannabidiol (CBD)
Improve Electoral System Ensure Patriots Administering Hong Kong
Quit Smoking Information
Safeguard HK, Security Bureau Mobile App

Press Release

Inmate dies in public hospital

     An inmate died in a public hospital today (March 13).

      The 59-year-old male inmate was admitted to the Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre on January 9 this year. Since then, he had been receiving medical treatment in the centre hospital for his drug withdrawal symptoms. Later, in mid-January, he was sent to a public hospital. The inmate was certified dead by a medical officer at 7.43am today.

      The Correctional Services Department has reported the case to the Police and the Coroner's Court for follow-up action.

      The inmate was sentenced to 10 months' imprisonment for the offence of publishing an obscene article.

Ends/Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Issued at HKT 15:11

NNNN


 

 

Back
Top