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Sick person in custody dies in public hospital
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     ​A sick 61-year-old male person in custody at Hei Ling Chau Correctional Institution died in a public hospital today (November 10).
      
     The person in custody suffered from liver cirrhosis. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital and a public hospital. On September 19, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated, and he was certified dead at 2.02am 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 dealing with goods to which the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance applies in June 2025.
 
Ends/Monday, November 10, 2025
Issued at HKT 9:45
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