Correctional officer stops remand person in custody from committing suicide by hanging
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At 5.30am today, the correctional officer found the remand person in custody attempting suicide by hanging with a bedsheet tied to a door hinge in the toilet of her dormitory. The officer immediately called for reinforcement to rescue and provide first-aid treatment to her. The remand person in custody was found conscious at the time and was subsequently sent to a public hospital for further treatment.
A clinical psychologist of the Department will follow up on the case.
A spokesman for the Correctional Services Department said, "The department uses all possible measures to prevent persons in custody from attempting suicide or self-harm. These measures include administrative arrangements, improvements of institution facilities, staff training and first-aid services."
The person in custody was remanded for the offence of trafficking in a dangerous drug in August 2024.
Ends/Thursday, December 25, 2025
Issued at HKT 12:49
Issued at HKT 12:49
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