Prison officer admits brutal assault on inmate after baby powder bingo game
Ex-Hong Kong prison officer admits brutally assaulting inmate with stick after baby powder bingo game.
Ex-Hong Kong prison officer admits brutally assaulting inmate with stick after baby powder bingo game. | Contesto: cronaca
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A former Hong Kong prison officer has admitted to a horrific assault on a young inmate, repeatedly thrusting a stick into the man’s rectum after being sprinkled with baby powder during a bingo game. Tam Lik-chung, 33, an ex-assistant officer with the Correctional Services Department, pleaded guilty in the District Court on Monday to one count of wounding with intent. He was joined in the plea by an inmate, Ho Lik-wun, who admitted to helping hold the victim down during the attack at Pik Uk Prison in Sai Kung in December last year. The court heard that the assault stemmed from a seemingly trivial incident during a recreational activity. Tam was supervising a group of young inmates playing bingo when the victim, whose identity has been withheld, accidentally sprinkled him with baby powder. Enraged by what he perceived as disrespect, Tam allegedly decided to punish the inmate in a brutal and degrading manner. With Ho’s assistance, the victim was restrained while Tam used a stick to inflict severe internal injuries, leaving the man with serious wounds requiring medical attention. The case has sent shockwaves through Hong Kong’s correctional system, raising serious questions about oversight and the treatment of inmates, particularly young offenders. Pik Uk Prison, which houses male inmates aged 14 to 20, is designed to focus on rehabilitation and education. However, this incident highlights a disturbing breach of duty by a staff member entrusted with their care. Legal experts say the case underscores the vulnerability of prisoners to abuse by those in authority and the importance of accountability. Tam, who resigned from his post shortly after the incident, faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment for wounding with intent. His co-defendant, Ho, could also face a lengthy prison term. During the hearing, the prosecution detailed the extent of the victim’s injuries, describing them as life-altering and requiring ongoing medical treatment. The victim, now an adult, was present in court but did not address the proceedings directly. The Correctional Services Department has stated that it takes the matter seriously and is cooperating fully with the investigation. A...
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