Plainclothed Police without Badge Threatened Shoppers with Batons; Riot Police Armed with Guns Stationed inside Shopping Mall
1930 Tsim Sha Tsui, Harbour City
Plainclothes officers suddenly pulled out batons, threatened citizens and journalists, then retreated.
1945
Large groups of plainclothes retreat to the ground floor. Officers point and shout at citizens on floors above.
2001
Police barged in the shopping mall for the second time. Police holding guns were seen on the second floor.
Source: Apple Daily #21Dec #PoliceBrutality
1930 Tsim Sha Tsui, Harbour City
Plainclothes officers suddenly pulled out batons, threatened citizens and journalists, then retreated.
1945
Large groups of plainclothes retreat to the ground floor. Officers point and shout at citizens on floors above.
2001
Police barged in the shopping mall for the second time. Police holding guns were seen on the second floor.
Source: Apple Daily #21Dec #PoliceBrutality
Police Storm and Make Arrests in Shopping Mall in Yuen Long
2040 Yoho Mall, Yuen Long
Police armed with long rifles and shields stormed in the shopping mall.
2041
Large amount of riot police patrolled inside the mall. Minutes later, police set up cordon.
2043
Police were armed with AR15 guns.
2052
Police continued to search young people in the shopping mall.
2056
Police arrested and handcuffed at least 2 people. Police displayed the personal belonging of the arrested onthe floor.
Source: Apple Daily; RTHK; Now News #21Dec #PoliceBrutality #PoliceLies
2040 Yoho Mall, Yuen Long
Police armed with long rifles and shields stormed in the shopping mall.
2041
Large amount of riot police patrolled inside the mall. Minutes later, police set up cordon.
2043
Police were armed with AR15 guns.
2052
Police continued to search young people in the shopping mall.
2056
Police arrested and handcuffed at least 2 people. Police displayed the personal belonging of the arrested onthe floor.
Source: Apple Daily; RTHK; Now News #21Dec #PoliceBrutality #PoliceLies
"Lest we forget police-triad collusion on July 21"
2116 Yoho Mall, Yuen Long
Citizens held a sign that reads "Lest we forget police-triad collusion on July 21"
Police searched young people and arrested at least three. Onlooking citizens were discontent about the police discriminary operation and asked if they have arrested the Triad who attacked civilians.
People at the scene chanted "Triad! Triad!" and "Police Disappeared on July 21 and Killed on August 31" at the police.
Source: HK01; Apple Daily; RTHK #21Dec #721YuenLong
2116 Yoho Mall, Yuen Long
Citizens held a sign that reads "Lest we forget police-triad collusion on July 21"
Police searched young people and arrested at least three. Onlooking citizens were discontent about the police discriminary operation and asked if they have arrested the Triad who attacked civilians.
People at the scene chanted "Triad! Triad!" and "Police Disappeared on July 21 and Killed on August 31" at the police.
Source: HK01; Apple Daily; RTHK #21Dec #721YuenLong
Police Commander Denies Officer Had Pulled Out Gun
2047 Tsim Sha Tsui, Canton Road, Harbour City
The Police Commander stated that, around 6 p.m. today (Dec 21), an officer was attacked and one person was arrested as a result. He asserted that no officers pulled out their guns, and called for people to “not cause trouble on a merry day”.
Source: Apple News; Golden Forum #21Dec #PoliceLies
[First Hand Video] Public fled in terror screaming "gun!"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13654
2047 Tsim Sha Tsui, Canton Road, Harbour City
The Police Commander stated that, around 6 p.m. today (Dec 21), an officer was attacked and one person was arrested as a result. He asserted that no officers pulled out their guns, and called for people to “not cause trouble on a merry day”.
Source: Apple News; Golden Forum #21Dec #PoliceLies
[First Hand Video] Public fled in terror screaming "gun!"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13654
#HongKongPoliceForce #AsiasFinest
From "Asia's World City" to "Asia's Finest" City: Plainclothed Police Charged in Shopping Mall and Leisure Park
2058 Tsim Sha Tsui
Large groups of plainclothed officers enter Kowloon Park, after following shoppers for a long time inside the shopping mall Harbour City.
Kowloon Park is also a popular leisure area frequented by local residents and tourists.
Source: Golden Forum #21Dec
Editor's Note: "Asia's World City" is how the Hong Kong Tourism Board imaged Hong Kong in their promotion campaign, whereas "Asia's Finest" was the image used to brand the Hong Kong Police before.
From "Asia's World City" to "Asia's Finest" City: Plainclothed Police Charged in Shopping Mall and Leisure Park
2058 Tsim Sha Tsui
Large groups of plainclothed officers enter Kowloon Park, after following shoppers for a long time inside the shopping mall Harbour City.
Kowloon Park is also a popular leisure area frequented by local residents and tourists.
Source: Golden Forum #21Dec
Editor's Note: "Asia's World City" is how the Hong Kong Tourism Board imaged Hong Kong in their promotion campaign, whereas "Asia's Finest" was the image used to brand the Hong Kong Police before.
Citizens Draw Protest-Themed Artwork In Shopping Mall
Citizens initiated a “Sketch With You” event in Tsuen Wan Plaza, where people drew artworks in the theme of the protests. Small exhibition boards were set up to display hand-drawn artworks. Free postcards were hanged out to citizens.
Source: USP United Social Press #21Dec #Art
Citizens initiated a “Sketch With You” event in Tsuen Wan Plaza, where people drew artworks in the theme of the protests. Small exhibition boards were set up to display hand-drawn artworks. Free postcards were hanged out to citizens.
Source: USP United Social Press #21Dec #Art
Identity-less Plainclothes Threaten Citizens With Batons After Shoving Them
1930 Tsim Sha Tsui
Assistant Police Commander of Yau Tsim Mong District, Tsang Chun Bun, suddenly ran and led masked men in plainclothes to search and arrest shoppers in Harbour City.
Several civilians were shoved by the police in the process, leading to dissatisfaction. In response, masked officers, however, pulled out batons and threatened citizens.
Source: Apple Daily #21Dec
http://bit.ly/2PI9gKm
1930 Tsim Sha Tsui
Assistant Police Commander of Yau Tsim Mong District, Tsang Chun Bun, suddenly ran and led masked men in plainclothes to search and arrest shoppers in Harbour City.
Several civilians were shoved by the police in the process, leading to dissatisfaction. In response, masked officers, however, pulled out batons and threatened citizens.
Source: Apple Daily #21Dec
http://bit.ly/2PI9gKm
Police Frisking Young Passerbys for No Reason
2136 | Yoho Mall, Yuen Long
The journalists said that the riot police entered the shopping centre due to the spray painting outside Hey Tea, but the store owner was not found due to the closure of the shop. The Police chased off the street and saw 4 youngsters running, who they stopped and frisked them. No suspicious objects were found on the youngsters, and thus they asked the youngsters to not run when seeing the Police. One of the youngsters did not bring his identity card and was escorted back to the Police Station for identity verification.
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The Police arrested at least 8 people in the 3/F car park for unknown reasons.
Source: Stand News #21Dec #PoliceBrutality
2136 | Yoho Mall, Yuen Long
The journalists said that the riot police entered the shopping centre due to the spray painting outside Hey Tea, but the store owner was not found due to the closure of the shop. The Police chased off the street and saw 4 youngsters running, who they stopped and frisked them. No suspicious objects were found on the youngsters, and thus they asked the youngsters to not run when seeing the Police. One of the youngsters did not bring his identity card and was escorted back to the Police Station for identity verification.
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The Police arrested at least 8 people in the 3/F car park for unknown reasons.
Source: Stand News #21Dec #PoliceBrutality
#FreedomOfPress #PoliceState #HongKongPoliceForce #AsiasFinest
Police Snatch Reporter's Phone and Damag Personal Belongings: "You should stop filming when you’re told to do so”
Photos: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13688
Reporter from Stand News attended a press conference organised by a district councilor-elect on Dec 21, addressing noise problems with Chinese street performers in Tuen Mun Park. At 2:45pm, 5-6 riot police stopped and searched the reporter at the entrance of the park.
Riot police shouted and demanded the reporter to “stay put” and “stand still”. The reporters then asked for an explanation, but none was given. The cell phone used for filming was snatched away. The police ordered the reporter to empty their backpack and turn off their cell phone. The reporter's bag was torn in the process.
After checking the reporter’s ID card and press ID, the police officers warned them to “stand very still” and “don’t run around like we’re playing Catch”, “you (reporters) are not in charge” and “you should stop filming when you’re told to do so”.
The riot police asked the reporter to reveal any news and information they have on activities in the Tuen Mun Park area. The police also pressed the reporter to explain why they brought helmet and protective gear, claiming that these equipments are not needed in normal interviews.
The police reasserted that journalists should be completely cooperative once stopped for searches: ”Stop filming when you were told to. You’re being searched now.” After 10 minutes of interrogation, the reporter was allowed to pack their belongings to leave. However, no compensation was given for the torn gear bag.
Stand News strongly condemns the police officers for using violence to obstruct reporters' work.
Source: Stand News #21Dec http://bit.ly/2ECMkpx
Police Snatch Reporter's Phone and Damag Personal Belongings: "You should stop filming when you’re told to do so”
Photos: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13688
Reporter from Stand News attended a press conference organised by a district councilor-elect on Dec 21, addressing noise problems with Chinese street performers in Tuen Mun Park. At 2:45pm, 5-6 riot police stopped and searched the reporter at the entrance of the park.
Riot police shouted and demanded the reporter to “stay put” and “stand still”. The reporters then asked for an explanation, but none was given. The cell phone used for filming was snatched away. The police ordered the reporter to empty their backpack and turn off their cell phone. The reporter's bag was torn in the process.
After checking the reporter’s ID card and press ID, the police officers warned them to “stand very still” and “don’t run around like we’re playing Catch”, “you (reporters) are not in charge” and “you should stop filming when you’re told to do so”.
The riot police asked the reporter to reveal any news and information they have on activities in the Tuen Mun Park area. The police also pressed the reporter to explain why they brought helmet and protective gear, claiming that these equipments are not needed in normal interviews.
The police reasserted that journalists should be completely cooperative once stopped for searches: ”Stop filming when you were told to. You’re being searched now.” After 10 minutes of interrogation, the reporter was allowed to pack their belongings to leave. However, no compensation was given for the torn gear bag.
Stand News strongly condemns the police officers for using violence to obstruct reporters' work.
Source: Stand News #21Dec http://bit.ly/2ECMkpx
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Police Snatch Reporter's Phone and Damag Personal Belongings: "You should stop filming when you’re told to do so”
Read full report:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13687
Source: Stand News #21Dec
http://bit.ly/2ECMkpx
Police Snatch Reporter's Phone and Damag Personal Belongings: "You should stop filming when you’re told to do so”
Read full report:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13687
Source: Stand News #21Dec
http://bit.ly/2ECMkpx