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

The head of Hong Kong’s correctional services has said his department will not be deterred by violent intimidation after a recent attack attack on an officer outside a prison, which was allegedly executed by a group of men with triple ties.

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

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

“Every colleague in the Department of Correctional Services is a professional law enforcement officer and will never fear any form of violent threat.

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

But Wong declined to explain whether the officer was attacked because of a personal feud with the attackers, saying the matter was still under investigation and it was inappropriate to reveal further details.