#FirstHand #Dec31
Teen Targeted by Police; Multiple Searches Conducted
1925 | Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui
A teenager wearing black was stopped and searched by the police. He was later released. Upon his arrival to the third floor of Harbour City, which was less than 10 minutes after the previous search, he was searched again. The police threatened him by saying “if I see you once more, I will arrest you and bring you back to the police station!”
The teenager went from the second floor to the third floor and encountered the same group of policemen. A woman negotiated with members of the Special Tactical Squad, and left the scene together with the teenager.
Teen Targeted by Police; Multiple Searches Conducted
1925 | Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui
A teenager wearing black was stopped and searched by the police. He was later released. Upon his arrival to the third floor of Harbour City, which was less than 10 minutes after the previous search, he was searched again. The police threatened him by saying “if I see you once more, I will arrest you and bring you back to the police station!”
The teenager went from the second floor to the third floor and encountered the same group of policemen. A woman negotiated with members of the Special Tactical Squad, and left the scene together with the teenager.
#FirstHand
Special Tactical Squad Patrolling Mall
1936 | Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui
Members of the Special Tactical Squad have been split into 20-people groups and could be seen patrolling the mall. They had stopped and searched many passers-by randomly, from youths to adults in their 30s.
Over 10 STS members entered a toilet inside the mall. It is unknown of their intentions of being inside of the toilet.
#Dec31 #TsimShaTsui #HarbourCity
Special Tactical Squad Patrolling Mall
1936 | Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui
Members of the Special Tactical Squad have been split into 20-people groups and could be seen patrolling the mall. They had stopped and searched many passers-by randomly, from youths to adults in their 30s.
Over 10 STS members entered a toilet inside the mall. It is unknown of their intentions of being inside of the toilet.
#Dec31 #TsimShaTsui #HarbourCity
Hong Kong's police were once revered. Now they’re just a blunt tool, ex-cop says
Criticism of the Hong Kong Police Force — once considered "Asia's finest" — has been mounting. In Wong’s case, though, the criticism comes from an unusual source: He is a former beat cop, and not long ago donned the same uniform worn by police officers he is now evading. As a police trainee, he spent months learning about the appropriate use of force. Now, as a protester, he has joined the ranks of those who have accused the police of brutality, unprofessionalism and acting with impunity.
As Beijing’s crackdown on Hong Kong intensifies, more and more citizens avoid speaking to journalists, fearing that it might cause trouble to them. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Wong said he had decided to voice his experiences as a former policeman because of his deep misgivings about his former employer’s response to the protests.
Excerpt: Los Angeles Times (28 Dec)
#28Dec #PoliceState #Newspaper #LosAngelesTimes
Criticism of the Hong Kong Police Force — once considered "Asia's finest" — has been mounting. In Wong’s case, though, the criticism comes from an unusual source: He is a former beat cop, and not long ago donned the same uniform worn by police officers he is now evading. As a police trainee, he spent months learning about the appropriate use of force. Now, as a protester, he has joined the ranks of those who have accused the police of brutality, unprofessionalism and acting with impunity.
As Beijing’s crackdown on Hong Kong intensifies, more and more citizens avoid speaking to journalists, fearing that it might cause trouble to them. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Wong said he had decided to voice his experiences as a former policeman because of his deep misgivings about his former employer’s response to the protests.
Excerpt: Los Angeles Times (28 Dec)
#28Dec #PoliceState #Newspaper #LosAngelesTimes
Police Bans Street Offerings for 831 Incident
Police cleared up the altar outside Prince Edward Station, which commemorates the 831 Incident. At 18:40, the police warned all passers-by not to burn any incense or paper offerings or risk violating the law.
At around 18:53, citizens started to burn incense sticks. Police announced through microphone that action would be conducted if citizens continued too burn the incense sticks. They would either be arrested or fined $1500.
Editor's Note: Burning incense and paper offerings by the street is a common ritual in traditional religion originated in Chowzhou culture, which is a major component of Hong Kong culture. Hong Kong police might have inadvertently infringed the freedom of religion in Hong Kong.
Source: Students Connect Editorial Board #Dec31
Police cleared up the altar outside Prince Edward Station, which commemorates the 831 Incident. At 18:40, the police warned all passers-by not to burn any incense or paper offerings or risk violating the law.
At around 18:53, citizens started to burn incense sticks. Police announced through microphone that action would be conducted if citizens continued too burn the incense sticks. They would either be arrested or fined $1500.
Editor's Note: Burning incense and paper offerings by the street is a common ritual in traditional religion originated in Chowzhou culture, which is a major component of Hong Kong culture. Hong Kong police might have inadvertently infringed the freedom of religion in Hong Kong.
Source: Students Connect Editorial Board #Dec31
#FirstHand #Dec31
Hong Kong Police Sealed Off Harbourfront on New Year's Eve
2037 Tsim Sha Tsui
Riot police set up cordon at the intersection of Canton Road and Peking Road
Hong Kong Police Sealed Off Harbourfront on New Year's Eve
2037 Tsim Sha Tsui
Riot police set up cordon at the intersection of Canton Road and Peking Road
#FirstHand #31Dec
2037 | #TsimShaTsui
The fire alarm went off at the shopping mall earlier. Firefighters arrived at Harbour City but left soon after. Riot police trooped in to the shopping mall again. Over ten riot police stationed in front of Chanel.
2037 | #TsimShaTsui
The fire alarm went off at the shopping mall earlier. Firefighters arrived at Harbour City but left soon after. Riot police trooped in to the shopping mall again. Over ten riot police stationed in front of Chanel.
#FirstHand #31Dec
Shop With You in Tsim Sha Tsui Failed As Raptor Squads Surround Mall
2040 | Harbour City, #TsimShaTsui
Over 80 members of the Raptor Squad stormed into Harbour City after the alarm rang twice. Meanwhile, riot police continued guard the entrances of the mall.
The Raptor Squads were split up into details of 20 personnels, patrolling the area surrounding Canton Road.
Source: First hand
Shop With You in Tsim Sha Tsui Failed As Raptor Squads Surround Mall
2040 | Harbour City, #TsimShaTsui
Over 80 members of the Raptor Squad stormed into Harbour City after the alarm rang twice. Meanwhile, riot police continued guard the entrances of the mall.
The Raptor Squads were split up into details of 20 personnels, patrolling the area surrounding Canton Road.
Source: First hand
Riot police Chased Young Man Distributing Flowers; Causing an Accident
It is New Year's Eve today (31 December), four months since the tragedy happened at Prince Edward Station on 31 August. About 10 riot police suddenly dashed out from the main entrance of Mong Kok Police Station and chased a young man who was passing out flowers.
When the young man ran to the junction of Nathan Road and Prince Edward Road West, he was hit by a motorcycle. The motorcyclist also fell to the ground and was injured. The young man got up and escaped. Riot police arrived, encircled the scene and checked the driver for injuries. They later removed the flower altar outside Prince Edward Station.
Onlookers were deeply discontented and criticized police for chasing after the young man.
Soure: Apple Daily
http://bit.ly/2MKI2AV
#31Dec #Accident #HongKongPoliceForce #AsiasFinest
It is New Year's Eve today (31 December), four months since the tragedy happened at Prince Edward Station on 31 August. About 10 riot police suddenly dashed out from the main entrance of Mong Kok Police Station and chased a young man who was passing out flowers.
When the young man ran to the junction of Nathan Road and Prince Edward Road West, he was hit by a motorcycle. The motorcyclist also fell to the ground and was injured. The young man got up and escaped. Riot police arrived, encircled the scene and checked the driver for injuries. They later removed the flower altar outside Prince Edward Station.
Onlookers were deeply discontented and criticized police for chasing after the young man.
Soure: Apple Daily
http://bit.ly/2MKI2AV
#31Dec #Accident #HongKongPoliceForce #AsiasFinest
Human Chain in Hong Kong on New Year's Eve
In #TsimShaTsui, citizens chanted slogans while forming a human chain. Especially during the Light Show arranged by the Tourism Board at 8pm, citizens shouted "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" and "Stand With Hong Kong" in response.
At the scene, a bag of red dates passed to the hands of the human chain participants in Tsim Sha Tsui was said to have come from Tsuen Wan (almost another end of the metro line).
Photo / ST Hui and Kaiser @ USP United Social Press
#31Dec #NewYearsEve #HongKongWay
In #TsimShaTsui, citizens chanted slogans while forming a human chain. Especially during the Light Show arranged by the Tourism Board at 8pm, citizens shouted "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" and "Stand With Hong Kong" in response.
At the scene, a bag of red dates passed to the hands of the human chain participants in Tsim Sha Tsui was said to have come from Tsuen Wan (almost another end of the metro line).
Photo / ST Hui and Kaiser @ USP United Social Press
#31Dec #NewYearsEve #HongKongWay
#FirstHand #31Dec
Police Occupied Touristic Area on New Year's Eve
2058 | #TsimShaTsui
Riot police carrying warning flags entered Harbour City again. Raptor squads arrived as reinforcement, encircling the shopping mall from the outside.
Police Occupied Touristic Area on New Year's Eve
2058 | #TsimShaTsui
Riot police carrying warning flags entered Harbour City again. Raptor squads arrived as reinforcement, encircling the shopping mall from the outside.