Former Hong Kong prison officer jailed for 3 years over brutal attack on inmate
A former Hong Kong prison officer has been sentenced to three years in jail for severely wounding an inmate by repeatedly thrusting a stick into the victim’s rectum after the defendant was sprinkled with baby powder during a game of bingo. District Court Judge Frankie Yiu Fun-che on Monday handed down the punishment to Tam Lik-chung, a former Correctional Services Department assistant officer,…
A former Hong Kong prison officer, Tam Lik-chung, has been sentenced to three years in jail for brutally assaulting an inmate by repeatedly thrusting a stick into the victim's rectum following a game of bingo at Pik Uk Prison in Sai Kung. The assault occurred on December 26, 2023, after Tam was sprinkled with baby powder during the game.
The victim, Chiu, suffered rectal bleeding and was bedridden until he sought help the next day due to immense pain and an inability to urinate. Tam pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and perverting the course of justice. District Court Judge Frankie Yiu Fun-che acknowledged Tam's genuine remorse and expressed regret for his impulsive actions.
Three other inmates - Bosco Lee, Ho Lik-wun, and Brian Lam Shing-wai - were also convicted of participating in the assault, with their sentences extended by four to six months.
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