Unconscious person in custody dies in hospital
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The person in custody suffered from dementia. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital and a public hospital. At 2.08pm today, the person in custody was found unconscious in a hospital ward by a correctional officer. The officer immediately provided first-aid treatment to him and called for reinforcement to send him to a public hospital for further treatment. He remained unconscious after being sent to the public hospital. His condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 3.38pm 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 convicted for the offence of theft and was detained under a hospital order for psychiatric treatment in July 2025.
Ends/Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Issued at HKT 21:16
Issued at HKT 21:16
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