A sick 50-year-old male remand person in custody at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre died in a public hospital today (October 11).
      
     The remand person in custody suffered from asthma and hepatitis B. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at a public hospital. On September 15, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 8.53pm 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 remanded for the offence of trafficking in a dangerous drug in September 2025.

Ends/Saturday, October 11, 2025
Issued at HKT 23:48

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