Correctional officers stop person in custody attacking staff

     Correctional officers at Sha Tsui Correctional Institution stopped a male person in custody attacking staff today (June 17).

     At 11.10am today, a 17-year-old male person in custody suddenly became emotional and attacked a correctional officer inside the reception office. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailant and called for reinforcements.

     During the incident, the officer sustained injuries to his head. He was sent to a public hospital for further treatment after receiving examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer. The assailant did not sustain any injury.

     The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

     The assailant was sentenced to imprisonment for the offence of destroying or damaging property.