Person in custody rescued from suicide dies in public hospital today
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At 3.41am on August 26, the person in custody attempted suicide by hanging with a towel tied to the grille bars of his cell. Correctional officers immediately provided first aid treatment to the person in custody and sent him to a public hospital for treatment. After being rescued, he had all along remained unconscious and received in-patient treatment in the public hospital. His condition deteriorated today and he was certified dead at 4.03pm.
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 January 2023.
Ends/Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Issued at HKT 19:30
Issued at HKT 19:30
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