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.
The Stanley Prison, Photo source: online image
Speech by CE at "Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong" Year of the Horse Fireworks Display
Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at the "Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong" Year of the Horse Fireworks Display today (February 18):
Ladies and gentlemen, good evening, and welcome to Hong Kong's Chinese New Year Fireworks display.
Tonight's spectacular fireworks show, bursting with symbolic Chinese New Year images, will light up Victoria Harbour for 23 thrilling minutes.
The fireworks' thundering sound will also echo the spirit of the Year of the Horse, now in its second auspicious day.
It's a sound that captures the essence of what we say in Chinese: – literally, "ten thousand horses galloping forward" – a powerful image of energy, momentum, and shared progress.
My thanks to the Hong Kong Jockey Club for sponsoring tonight's fireworks extravaganza. The Jockey Club, let me add, has launched the Year of the Horse campaign, featuring international equestrian shows and wide-ranging cultural, sports and family events, all year long, offering yet more reasons to visit and explore Hong Kong.
Tonight, as that spirit of galloping forward fills the sky, we see why Hong Kong is where East meets West – where ancient traditions and modern celebrations light up the night together.
To everyone here, I wish you all vitality, prosperity and happiness in the Year of the Horse. Let's enjoy the show! Thank you.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, attended the "Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong" Year of the Horse Fireworks Display tonight (February 18). Photo shows (from left) the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong; the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC; the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges; former Chief Executive Mrs Carrie Lam; former Chief Executive Mr Donald Tsang; the Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr Martin Liao; Mr Lee and his wife; Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Mr C Y Leung; the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mr Zhou Ji; Deputy Head of the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR Mr Sun Qingye; the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the HKSAR, Mr Cui Jianchun; Deputy Commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison Major General Wu Jun; the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan; the Deputy Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr Lester Huang; and the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, officiating at the eye-dotting ceremony for the lion dance. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, speaks at the "Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong" Year of the Horse Fireworks Display tonight (February 18). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
