Sick remand person in custody dies in public hospital

     A sick 31-year-old male remand person in custody at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre died in a public hospital today (May 21).
 
     The remand person in custody suffered from diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidaemia. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital and public hospitals. On May 20, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to suspected sepsis. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 4.58am today.
 
     The case has been reported to the Police. A death inquest will be held by the Coroner's Court.
 
     The remand person in custody was ordered by the Court to be remanded under the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance in February 2018.