A sick 64-year-old male remand person in custody at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre died in a public hospital yesterday (February 15).

      The remand person in custody suffered from heart disease. He required continuous medical care and follow-ups at the institution hospital and public hospitals. On February 1, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalization, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 11.57pm yesterday.

     The case has been reported to the Police. A death inquest will be held by the Coroner's Court.
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     The person in custody was remanded for the offence of obtaining property by deception in November 2024.

Ends/Sunday, February 16, 2025
Issued at HKT 9:30

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