Correctional officers stop person in custody attacking staff member
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At 9.32am today, a 36-year-old male person in custody suddenly became emotional and attacked a correctional officer inside a hospital ward. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailant and applied OC foam to subdue him after repeated warnings were ignored.
During the incident, the officer being attacked sustained injuries to his hands. After examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer, he was referred to a public hospital for further treatment. The assailant sustained injuries to his head and hand. He did not need to be sent to a public hospital after examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer.
The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.
The assailant was sentenced to imprisonment for the offence of theft in November 2024.
Ends/Monday, February 24, 2025
Issued at HKT 14:45
Issued at HKT 14:45
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