A 33-year-old male remand person in custody who had been found unconscious in Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre died in a public hospital yesterday (December 22).

     The remand person in custody suffered from heart disease. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital and a public hospital. At 7.58pm yesterday, the remand person in custody was found unconscious in a dormitory by a correctional officer. The officer immediately called for reinforcement to provide first-aid treatment to him, and an ambulance was called at once to send him to a public hospital for further rescue. He remained unconscious after being sent to the public hospital. His condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 9.34pm yesterday.

     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 trafficking in a dangerous drug in December 2025.

Ends/Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Issued at HKT 9:45

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