Correctional officer attacked by member of public while discharging duties
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     ​An officer of the Escort and Support Group of the Correctional Services Department was attacked by a member of the public while discharging his duties today (May 30).
     At 11.26am today, the officer was attacked by a man with spitting when discharging his duties at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailant and called for reinforcement.
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     The officer being attacked was referred to a public hospital for examination.
     The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.Â