Tag: remand
Hong Kong – Remand person in custody escaped at hospital
Remand person in custody escaped at hospital ******************************************** A remand person in custody of Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre escaped at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) today (June 22). The 64-year-old male remand person in custody was referred and admitted to QEH for treatment and hospitalisation due to physical discomfort yesterday (June 21). At about 4am today, he suddenly escaped from the handcuffs tied to the bed and ran away when the correctional staff went to the nurse station at the hospital ward. Officers at the scene immediately ordered him to stop, mounted the chase and called for reinforcement. The Police ... Read more
Hong Kong – Sick remand person in custody dies in public hospital
Sick remand person in custody dies in public hospital ***************************************************** A sick 57-year-old male remand person in custody at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre died in a public hospital today (December 19). The remand person in custody suffered from hepatitis and had a chronic drug abuse history. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital. On December 12, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 5.55pm today. The case has been reported to the Police. An inquest into ... Read more