Sick person in custody dies in public hospital
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The person in custody suffered from pancreatic cancer. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at a public hospital. On October 13, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated, and he was certified dead at 10.56am 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 sentenced to imprisonment for the offence of theft in October 2025.
Ends/Friday, October 17, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:45
Issued at HKT 17:45
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