​A sick 41-year-old male remand person in custody at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre died in a public hospital today (January 8).
The remand person in custody suffered from hepatitis. He required continuous follow-up at the institution hospital. On December 28, 2024, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated, and he was certified dead at 9.35am 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 remanded for the offence of robbery in October 2024.
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