Hong Kong prison chief vows to 'never be afraid' after violent attack on officer

The chief of Hong Kong’s correctional services said his department would stand firm against violent intimidation after a recent incident. attack attack on an officer outside the prison, allegedly by a group of men linked to the triad.

Prison Services Commissioner Wong Kwok-hing condemned the attack on Sunday as he visited United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong to see the injured officer, who he said was in a stable condition.

“The Correctional Services Department (CSD) strongly condemns the unlawful violence and we believe that the attackers blatantly defied the rule of law and undermined social order,” he said.

“Every employee of the Department of Correctional Services is a professional law enforcement officer and will never be afraid of violent threats.

“CSD will maintain its position and act in accordance with the law to ensure that the institution maintains good order and discipline.”

However, Wong refused to say whether the officer was attacked due to a personal feud with the attackers, saying the incident was still under investigation and it was not appropriate to provide further details.