Pro-democracy protesters clash with police in Hong Kong
- 10 years ago
Another night of tension in Hong Kong.
Police attempt to control a throng of pro-democracy protesters in the Mong Kok neighborhood.
Hong Kong Television says pepper spray was fired... and at least one policeman was escorted away with apparent injuries.
Some residents are accusing security forces of cooperating with criminal gangs, failing to make arrests, and helping some of the attackers quickly leave the scene.
But police have reiterated their role in clearing public streets.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS BRANCH, HUI CHUN-TAK, SAYING:
"We are determined, we are confident we have the capability to take any necessary action."
The pro-democracy protest is now in its second week.
Tens of thousands of people are demanding the city's pro-Beijing leader resign. They also want the right to vote for a leader of their choice in the 2017 elections.
Others are demanding the protesters' roadblocks be rem
Police attempt to control a throng of pro-democracy protesters in the Mong Kok neighborhood.
Hong Kong Television says pepper spray was fired... and at least one policeman was escorted away with apparent injuries.
Some residents are accusing security forces of cooperating with criminal gangs, failing to make arrests, and helping some of the attackers quickly leave the scene.
But police have reiterated their role in clearing public streets.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS BRANCH, HUI CHUN-TAK, SAYING:
"We are determined, we are confident we have the capability to take any necessary action."
The pro-democracy protest is now in its second week.
Tens of thousands of people are demanding the city's pro-Beijing leader resign. They also want the right to vote for a leader of their choice in the 2017 elections.
Others are demanding the protesters' roadblocks be rem