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China Nov 10 2020
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Hong Kong police arrest protesters, fire repellents, says media
Updated: 2020–05–04
Police officers arrest a pro-democracy demonstrator in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, on May 10, 2020.PHOTO: AFP
HONG KONG (BLOOMBERG) – Hong Kong police arrested at least 10 people and fired “pepper balls” in an attempt to disperse groups of pro-democracy demonstrators who defied social distancing rules, local media reported on Sunday (May 10).
Demonstrators appeared in malls across Hong Kong, including Tsim Sha Tsui, Mongkok, Taikoo Shing and Sha Tin districts, chanting anti-government slogans and singing protest songs.
The police warned them that they were in violation of rules against group gatherings put in place to fight the coronavirus epidemic.
RTHK reported police arrested at least 10 people and fired pepper balls – projectiles that contain irritants that are used to disperse crowds.
A 12-year-old girl and a 13-year-old student reporter were among those taken away, the report said.
Police representatives didn’t immediately respond to calls and an email seeking comment.
Web Source: The straitstimes