Eight detainees brawl at Tai Tam Gap Correctional Institution
AM730 · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A fight involving eight male detainees broke out in a day room at Tai Tam Gap Correctional Institution on the morning of September 7, prompting correctional officers to intervene and call for support staff. Four detainees were injured in the incident, with one later transferred to a public hospital for further treatment while the other three were treated inside the institution.
Key Points
- The Correctional Services Department said the incident happened at 10:51am on September 7, when eight male detainees aged between 29 and 63 fought in a day room.
- Correctional officers moved in immediately to stop the fight and summoned supporting personnel after witnessing the detainees brawling inside the institution
- One detainee suffered shoulder and leg injuries, was examined and treated by the institution doctor, and was then referred to a public hospital.
- Three other detainees sustained injuries to the head, neck, chest, hands and legs, but did not need hospital transfer after treatment.
- All eight men were being detained under the Immigration Ordinance, and the case has been handed to police for investigation.
Why It Matters
The police investigation means the case may move beyond internal institutional handling and could lead to further scrutiny of how the fight started and how responsibility is assigned. For Hong Kong readers, the incident also draws attention to safety management inside facilities holding immigration detainees under the Immigration Ordinance.