A Hong Kong police senior inspector has died after falling ill following a diving test to join the elite “Flying Tigers” squad last week, prompting the force to temporarily suspend the selection assessment.
Late on Wednesday, Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming announced the death of the 31-year-old officer at Princess Margaret Hospital in Kwai Chung, where the man had undergone emergency brain surgery last Thursday.
“It is with deep sorrow and pain that we mourn the loss of a colleague in the police force,” Chow said.
“It is most unfortunate that earlier tonight, together with his family, friends, and colleagues, he walked his final journey.”
The force said that it was investigating the incident and the relevant selection assessment had been temporarily suspended.