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Correctional officers stop persons in custody attempting escape

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

​Correctional officers stopped two male persons in custody attempting escape at Hei Ling Chau Addiction Treatment Centre today (July 20).

At 3.45pm today, two male persons in custody, aged 43 and 56, suddenly dashed out of the dayroom in an attempt to escape while the gate was being unlocked by a correctional officer. Officers at the scene immediately gave chase and called for reinforcement. Both persons in custody concerned were swiftly subdued by officers. During the incident, one of the persons in custody sustained injuries to his arm and legs, while the other sustained injuries to his knees. They did not need to be sent to a public hospital after receiving medical examination and treatment at the institution hospital.

The Correctional Services Department has referred the case to the Police for investigation.

The two persons in custody were sentenced to undergo drug treatment at the institution for the offences of possession of a dangerous drug and ill-treatment or neglect by those in charge of child or young person in July 2025 and May 2025 respectively.

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Resumption of pilotage service delayed

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:

     The Marine Department has received notification from the Hong Kong Pilots Association Limited that due to deteriorating weather conditions, resumption of the pilotage service is delayed until 11.30pm today (July 20). Shipowners, agents, masters and other port users are advised to pay attention.
 

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Reopening of Lei Yue Mun Sports Centre

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 20) that Lei Yue Mun Sports Centre in Kwun Tong District will be reopened at 9pm today.

The sport centre was temporarily closed earlier on for use as a temporary shelter operated by respective District Offices of the Home Affairs Department.

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Typhoon Wipha situation report (7)

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Typhoon Wipha situation report (7) 
The Home Affairs Department has so far opened 34 temporary shelters in various districts and 253 people have sought refuge at the shelters.
 
As at 4pm today, the Government’s 1823 Call Centre and the Fire Services Department received 171 reports and 300 reports of fallen trees respectively, while the Drainage Services Department has received three confirmed flooding cases. In addition, no report of landslide has been received so far.
 
According to the Hospital Authority, as at 4pm today, 16 males and 10 females have sought medical treatment at the Accident and Emergency Departments at public hospitals so far during the typhoon period.
Issued at HKT 16:52

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Marine Department announcement (4)

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:

Marine Department reminded ship owners, masters, and person-in-charge of vessels that Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is in force.

Ship owners, masters and person-in-charge of vessels shall take immediate precautionary measures and properly secure your vessels at safe location.

In the event of an accident, report shall be made immediately to Vessel Traffic Centre at telephone 2233 7801.

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Arrangements for DH Methadone Clinics

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Attention duty announcers of radio and television stations:  

Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:  

     The Department of Health (DH) today (July 20) announced that, as the Hong Kong Observatory has issued the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8, apart from the DH methadone day clinics that remain open, the remaining methadone clinics will commence operation as soon as possible and stay open until the closing time of the clinics.

     Those receiving methadone treatment can attend Methadone Clinics for their daily dose.