A 39-year-old male person in custody, who had been found unconscious in Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre, died in a public hospital today (April 17).

     The person in custody suffered from mental illness. He required continuous medical care and follow-up treatment at a institution hospital and a public hospital. At 2.57am today, the person in custody was found unconscious in a cell 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 8.23am 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 wounding in January 2026.

Ends/Friday, April 17, 2026
Issued at HKT 12:38

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