​A 58-year-old male remand person in custody who had been found unconscious in Tung Tau Correctional Institution died in a public hospital yesterday (October 21).

     The remand person in custody suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital. At 6.24pm yesterday, the remand person in custody was found unconscious in the dormitory by a correctional officer. The officer immediately called for reinforcement to provide first-aid treatment to him, and an ambulance was called at once to send him to a public hospital for further rescue. He remained unconscious after being sent to the public hospital. His condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 8.43pm yesterday.

     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 June 2025.

Ends/Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Issued at HKT 9:30

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