CE congratulates Ho Yuen-kei on winning gold medal at Paris Paralympics
Hong Kong boccia athlete Ho Yuen-kei today (September 2, Paris time) won the gold medal in the Women's Individual BC3 event at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Ho Yuen-kei and her coaches.
"With her rich experience, Ho Yuen-kei has performed outstandingly in the competition and shown extraordinary perseverance. All Hong Kong people and I are encouraged and proud of her excellent performance. I wish the Hong Kong boccia team continued success in future competitions to bring honour to Hong Kong," Mr Lee said.
The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won two gold medals, two silver medals and one bronze medal at this year's Paralympic Games.
Correctional officers stop assault on person in custody
Correctional Officers stopped four remand persons in custody assaulting another remand person in custody at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre today (September 15).
At 9.37am today, four male remand persons in custody aged from 38 to 47 assaulted a 50-year-old male remand person in custody inside a dayroom. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailants and called for reinforcement.
During the incident, the victim sustained injuries to his head, chest and arm and was referred to a public hospital for further treatment after receiving examination and treatment at the institution hospital. The assailants did not sustain any injuries.
The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.
The five persons in custody were respectively remanded for the offences of trafficking in a dangerous drug, theft, burglary, etc.
