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The Secretary for Security, Mr Ambrose S K Lee, was deeply saddened to learn the death of a police constable today (August 25) after he was seriously injured in a traffic accident while on duty in Tseung Kwan O on August 12.

He sent his deepest condolences to the family members of the officer.

"The Bureau stands ready to provide all possible assistance to help his family members," Mr Lee said.

End/Monday, August 25, 2003

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