Correctional officers prevent violent attack on staff member by inmate
Correctional officers at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre stopped a male remand person in custody from attacking a staff member today (May 10).
At 5.28am today, a 67-year-old male remand person in custody suddenly became emotional and attacked a correctional officer inside a dormitory. An officer at the scene immediately ordered the assailant to stop.
During the incident, the officer sustained an injury to his nose. After examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer, he was referred to a public hospital for further treatment. The assailant did not sustain any injuries.
The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.
The assailant was remanded for the offence of arson in February 2024.
Tragic crash in mong kok: deadly traffic accident rocks neighborhood
Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Mong Kok this afternoon (May 20) in which a woman died.
At 4.50pm, a medium goods vehicle (MGV) driven by a 54-year-old man was travelling along Sai Yee Street towards Argyle Street. Upon approaching near 59 Sai Yee Street, it reportedly knocked down an 82-year-old woman who was crossing the road.
The woman was trapped under the MGV and rescued by firemen. Sustaining multiple injuries, the woman was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 6.05pm.
The driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 9062.
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