Sick person in custody dies in public hospital
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On October 4, the person in custody was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 3.38am today.
The case has been reported to the Police. A death inquest will be held by the Coroner's Court.
The person in custody was convicted for the offence of manslaughter and detained under a hospital order for psychiatric treatment in February 1978.
Ends/Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Issued at HKT 10:45
Issued at HKT 10:45
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