Police are investigating a manslaughter case in Cheung Sha Wan today (September 19) in which a man died.

     Police received a report that a male person in custody was allegedly assaulted by another male person in custody at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre. Sustaining head injuries, the 80-year-old local man was rushed to Princess Margaret Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 5.01am.

     After initial investigation, Police arrested a 49-year-old Mainland man for manslaughter. He is remanded in the custody of the Correctional Services Department for further enquiries.

     Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death of the deceased.

     Active investigation by the District Crime Unit of Sham Shui Po District is underway.