A convicted rapist was prevented from killing himself this morning after correctional officers found him attempting suicide in his Hong Kong cell.
The 41-year-old was discovered at 2:44am attempting to hang himself using a bed sheet at the Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre in Tuen Mun.
He was immediately stopped by prison officers and given emergency treatment while still conscious, before being transferred to a public hospital.
The case will be followed up by a psychologist from the Correctional Services Department.
A spokesman for the CSD said, “The department uses all possible measures to prevent people in its custody from attempting suicide or self-harm. These measures include administrative arrangements, the improvement of institution facilities, staff training and first aid services.”
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