Sick Remand Prisoner Dies in Hospital After Liver Cancer Treatment

Sick remand person in custody dies in public hospital

A sick 34-year-old male remand person in custody at Tung Tau Correctional Institution died in a public hospital today (February 18).

The remand person in custody suffered from liver cancer. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital and a public hospital. On February 5, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated, and he was certified dead at 10.32 am today.

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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 conspiracy to deal with property known or believed to represent proceeds of indictable offence in August 2024.

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Correctional officers stop remand person in custody from attacking staff member

Correctional officers at Stanley Prison stopped a male remand person in custody from attacking a staff member today (February 18).

At 3.13pm today, a 28-year-old male remand person in custody suddenly became emotional and attacked a correctional officer inside a dayroom. Officers at the scene immediately ordered the assailant to stop and called for reinforcement.

During the incident, the officer sustained an injury to his forehead. 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 murder in 2026.

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