​A sick 56-year-old male remand person in custody at Stanley Prison died in a public hospital today (May 5).
      
     The remand person in custody suffered from liver cirrhosis. He required continuous medical care and follow-up treatment at the institution hospital and a public hospital. On April 30, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 10.11am 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 remanded for the offence of custody or control of counterfeit notes and coins in October 2025.

Ends/Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Issued at HKT 15:05

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