Overview:
A Chinese inmate attacked at the Palau jail remains unconscious with a head injury. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, while the suspected attacker remains in isolation.
By: L.N. Reklai
A Chinese national attacked inside the Palau jail last week remains unconscious after suffering a head injury, as authorities continue investigating the incident and withhold details about the alleged weapon used.
Nov. 12 update: The victim, identified as 56-year-old YongYang Liu, was attacked on Nov. 5 and remains unconscious, according to the latest information from authorities.
The investigation is still ongoing. Authorities say they can now disclose what the alleged weapon used in the attack was, although further details have not yet been provided.
Ngirachelbaed Oiterong, the 33-year-old inmate identified as a suspect, remains in isolation and separated from the general prison population while the investigation continues.