Correctional officers stop assault on remand persons in custody
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At 1.13pm today, ten male remand persons in custody, aged between 17 and 20, attacked two 19-year-old male remand persons in custody inside a dining hall. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailants and called for reinforcement.
During the incident, a victim sustained injuries to his head and hand. After examination and treatment by an institution Medical Officer, he was referred to a public hospital for further treatment. Another victim did not sustain any injuries. Two assailants sustained injuries to their knee and foot respectively. They did not need to be sent to a public hospital after receiving medical examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer. The other assailants did not sustain any injuries.
The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.
The twelve persons in custody were respectively remanded for the offences of manufacture of a dangerous drug, trafficking in a dangerous drug, possession of a dangerous drug, burglary and wounding with intent.
Ends/Sunday, May 31, 2026
Issued at HKT 22:26
Issued at HKT 22:26
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