Correctional officers stop person in custody from committing suicide by hanging
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At 3.10am today, correctional officers found the person in custody attempting suicide by hanging with a bedsheet tied to the grille bars of his dormitory. The officers immediately called for reinforcements to rescue and provide first-aid treatment to him. The person in custody was found unconscious at the time and was subsequently sent to a public hospital for further treatment. The case has been reported to the Police.
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, improvement of institution facilities, staff training and first-aid services."
The person in custody was sentenced to imprisonment for the offence of theft in February 2025.
Ends/Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Issued at HKT 11:30
Issued at HKT 11:30
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