Correctional officers stop person in custody committing self-harm
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At 6.34pm yesterday, a 78-year-old female person in custody was found emotionally unstable and banging her head against the lavatory sink inside a hospital ward. Officers at the scene immediately stopped her and called for reinforcement. The person in custody was found conscious. After receiving examination and treatment in the institution hospital, she was referred 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, improvement of institutional facilities, staff training and first aid services."
The person in custody was convicted for the offence of manslaughter and was detained under a hospital order for psychiatric treatment in September 2024.
Ends/Saturday, January 31, 2026
Issued at HKT 10:45
Issued at HKT 10:45
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