Correctional officers stop person in custody from committing suicide by hanging
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At 1.24am today, correctional officers found the person in custody attempting suicide by hanging with his upper garment tied to the grille bars of a hospital ward. Officers immediately called for reinforcement to rescue and provide first-aid treatment to him. The person in custody was found conscious at the time and was subsequently sent to a public hospital for further treatment.
A clinical psychologist of the Department will follow up on the case.
A spokesman for the Correctional Services Department said, "The department uses all possible measures to prevent persons in custody from attempting suicide or self-harm. These measures include administrative arrangements, improvements of institution facilities, staff training and first-aid services."
The person in custody was sentenced to undergo training at a rehabilitation centre for the offence of conspiracy to defraud in January 2025.
Ends/Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Issued at HKT 12:00
Issued at HKT 12:00
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