Correctional officers stop person in custody from attacking staff members
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At 9.45am today, a 43-year-old female person in custody suddenly became emotional and attacked two correctional officers inside the Day Orderly Officer's office. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailant and called for reinforcement.
During the incident, an officer sustained injuries to her ear, shoulder and hand, while another officer sustained injuries to her neck and arm. After examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer, one of them was referred to a public hospital for further treatment, whereas the other did not need to be sent to a public hospital. The assailant sustained injuries to her arm and hand. She did not need to be sent to a public hospital after examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer.
The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.
The assailant was recalled to an addiction treatment centre for breaching a supervision order in June 2025.
Ends/Thursday, October 16, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:45
Issued at HKT 18:45
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