Sick person in custody dies in public hospital

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     A sick 72-year-old male person in custody at Tong Fuk Correctional Institution died in a public hospital today (January 14).

     The person in custody suffered from lung cancer. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital and a public hospital. On January 9, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 7.05pm 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 trafficking in a dangerous drug in June 2007.

Ends/Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Issued at HKT 22:34

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