Officers stop brawl among remand prisoners at Sai Kung's maximum security facility

A brawl involving 12 remand prisoners at Hong Kong's Sai Kung maximum security Pik Uk Correctional Institution was stopped by officers on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred around 1:13 p.m. when a group of 10 detainees, aged 17 to 20, attacked two 19-year-old inmates.

During the altercation, one of the victims sustained injuries to his head and hand. He received initial treatment from an institution Medical Officer before being transferred to a public hospital for further care. The second victim did not suffer any injuries. Among the assailants, two sustained injuries to their knee and foot, respectively, while the others were unharmed.

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During the incident, a victim sustained injuries to his head and hand. After examination and treatment by an institution Medical Officer, he was referred to a public hospital for further treatment.

All 12 individuals involved are currently in custody, facing charges related to offenses such as manufacturing, trafficking, and possession of dangerous drugs, as well as burglary and wounding with intent. The statement released by the government did not specify the cause of the brawl. The case has been reported to the police for further investigation.

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Another victim did not sustain any injuries.