Sick person in custody dies in public hospital
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He suffered from cancer and required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital and public hospitals. On February 22, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to a deteriorating physical condition. During hospitalisation, his condition further deteriorated and he was certified dead at 8.23pm yesterday.
The case has been reported to the Police. A death inquest will be held by the Coroner's Court.
He was convicted for the offence of trafficking in a dangerous drug in August 2015.
Ends/Thursday, March 1, 2018
Issued at HKT 12:30
Issued at HKT 12:30
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