​Correctional officers stopped two male persons in custody attempting escape at Hei Ling Chau Addiction Treatment Centre today (July 20).

     At 3.45pm today, two male persons in custody, aged 43 and 56, suddenly dashed out of the dayroom in an attempt to escape while the gate was being unlocked by a correctional officer. Officers at the scene immediately gave chase and called for reinforcement. Both persons in custody concerned were swiftly subdued by officers. During the incident, one of the persons in custody sustained injuries to his arm and legs, while the other sustained injuries to his knees. They did not need to be sent to a public hospital after receiving medical examination and treatment at the institution hospital.

     The Correctional Services Department has referred the case to the Police for investigation.

     The two persons in custody were sentenced to undergo drug treatment at the institution for the offences of possession of a dangerous drug and ill-treatment or neglect by those in charge of child or young person in July 2025 and May 2025 respectively.

Ends/Sunday, July 20, 2025
Issued at HKT 21:30

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