A sick 57-year-old male person in custody at Stanley Prison died in a public hospital today (May 3).
           
     The person in custody suffered from hepatitis C and myelodysplastic syndrome. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital and a public hospital. On April 14, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 6.27am 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 February 2025.

Ends/Saturday, May 3, 2025
Issued at HKT 12:30

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