​A sick 71-year-old male person in custody at Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre died in a public hospital today (June 28).
The person in custody suffered from hypertension and diabetes mellitus. He required continuous medical care and follow-up treatment at the institution hospital. On June 25, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 3.38pm 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 possession of offensive weapon and detained under a hospital order for psychiatric treatment in April 2024.
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