Riotous radicals run amok on Hong Kong Island
By Staff writer in Hong Kong |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2019-09-08 19:50
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7:26 pm: Protesters change
Some protesters were seen changing their dresses to avoid arrest following clashes in Causeway Bay. Some were seen holding umbrellas not to show their faces.
7:23 pm: Carriageways blocked in Causeway Bay
A large group of protestors have blocked carriageways on Hennessy Road in Causeway Bay. Police have deployed tear gas and used appropriate force to disperse protestors.
Police asked people to leave the area immediately.
7:20 pm: Hiding in church
Police officers rushed in after demonstrators hid in a church at Causeway Bay.
7:09 pm: Tear gas at Causeway Bay
Police fired tear gas in Causeway Bay to disperse the violent mobs.
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