Sick person in custody dies in public hospital

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     A sick 44-year-old female person in custody at Lo Wu Correctional Institution died in a public hospital today (March 15).

     The person in custody suffered from heart disease. She required continuous medical care and follow-up at a public hospital. On March 14, she was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, her condition deteriorated and she was certified dead at 3.27pm 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 theft in March 2025.

Ends/Saturday, March 15, 2025
Issued at HKT 20:30

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