Sick remand person in custody dies in public hospital
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     A sick 57-year-old male remand person in custody at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre died in a public hospital today (December 19).
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     The remand person in custody suffered from hepatitis and had a chronic drug abuse history. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital. On December 12, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 5.55pm today.
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     The case has been reported to the Police. An inquest into the death will be held by the Coroner’s Court.
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     The person in custody was remanded for the offence of inhaling a dangerous drug in December 2022.
