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Emotionally Unstable Police Reacts to Empty Space

Riot police had acted strangely and was suspected of being losing control. Although only one reporter stood in front of him, with no civilians in sight, he still looked terrified and deployed pepper spray before running away.

Source: Video from Apple Daily
#831Incident #PoliceBrutality #Rememberance
#Feb29 #Protests

Riot Police Points Their Guns at Civilians

2054| #Mongkok #ArgyleStreet
A large group of riot police set up corden line and pushed forward along Argyle Street. A man was escorted with arms tied up by cable tie.

Then, police started charging foward outside Allied Plaza, but then stopped after rushing 10m forward.

2058 | #Mongkok #PortlandStreet #LanghamPlace
A large group of police held their shields and formed a cordon outside Langham Place.

2058 | #PrinceEdward #NathanRoad #AlliedPlaza
Riot police began to move into formation, believed to be joining those guarding at Argyle Street.

2059 | #PrinceEdward #NathanRoad #AlliedPlaza
The police push forward their cordon again.

2100 | #PrinceEdward #NathanRoad
A man in hyper vest was sent into an ambulance.

2100 | #Mongkok #NathanRoad #ArgyleStreet
A large group of riot police gathered at the cross section.

2103 | #Mongkok #NathanRoad #MongkokRoad
Police were clearing objects on the streets at Mongkok Road.

2103 | #Mongkok #NathanRoad #MongkokRoad
Many riot police had guns in their hands in alert.

2103 | #Mongkok #MongkokRoad
Riot police stationed underneath the Mongkok Road flyover, and once aimed their guns at the civilians on the bridge.

2105 | #Mongkok #NathanRoad #ArgyleRoad
A large section of Nathan Road was blockaded by the police.

2105 | #Mongkok #NathanRoad #MongkokRoad
Policemen gathered underneath Mongkok Road flyover.

2106 | #Mongkok #NathanRoad #MongkokToad
The police under Mongkok Road flyover retreated from Nathan Road, and Mongkok Road was open to traffic.

Source: RTHK; Appledaily; Egg's club; Cupid News; Now News; Stand News; Cable News
#Rememberance #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #831Incident
#Feb29 #Protests

Riot Police Unceremoniously Dumps Flowers left By Passerby


2131| Mongkok

At the intersection of Shantung Street and Nathan Road, a passerby placed a bunch of flowers on top of batches of bamboo sticks used as roadblock. Riot police arrived and unceremoniously dumped it on the streetside, along with the bamboo sticks.
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Large number of riot police charged up for no apparent reason


2134 | Mongkok

A large number of riot police set up corden line at Nathan Road and walked towards Prince Edward. They kept driving reporters onto the pedestrian path. As seen in the video, there was no sight of protesters along the way, but the police suddenly charged up for no apparent reasons.

#Feb29 #831Incident #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #Rememberance
#Protests #Feb29
The 6th Month After Prince Edward 831 Incident: “Umbrellas” Returned Nathan Road

Today marks the 6th mensiversary of the Prince Edward 831 incident. Protestors set roadblocks and covered themselves with umbrellas at Nathan Road. Riot police armed with guns and shoot tear gas to the crowd.

Source: Flash Media
#Remembrance #PoliceBrutality #831Incident #Mongkok #PrinceEdward
#Protests #Feb29
Police Recklessly Removed Mask of Arrested Man, Without Any Concern for COVID-19 Risks

2146 | Mongkok

Police removed the mask of an arrested man, seemingly reckless and without any concern for COVID-19 risks. According to a Stand News reporter, around 20 officers handled this one man's arrest.

Meanwhile, police vehicles were seen speeding towards Yau Ma Tei. Some officers disembarked at Soy Street, kicking aside debris on the road.

Source: Real Time News Broadcasts, Stand News
#831Incident #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #Rememberance
#Feb29 #Protests

Riot police Disperse Protesters and Pinned Arrestee, Despite No Sign of Struggle

2140 | Mong Kok
A protester was arrested and was pinned violently to the ground, although there was no sign of struggle.

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Riot police set up a blockade on the footbridge of Mong Kok Road, demanding passersby and reporters on the bridge to leave, asking the reporters to stay on the ground while reporting the situation on the bridge.

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Civilians asked riot police why they were making arrests. Not only did they ignore the questions, but the officers also reacted violently by threatening them with pepper spray.

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Police took off the mask of the arrested man, and a reporter of Stand News said that nearly 20 police officers were there surrounding the arrestee.

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Offices alighted from police car at Soy Street and they kicked away debris on the road.

Source: Stand News, RTHK, PSHK, Apple Daily

#Feb29 #831Incident #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #Rememberance
#Feb29 #PoliceState

Police Hypocrisy in Full Display

20:50 | #PrinceEdward
An old man was in Prince Edward, mourning the death of his grandson (a suspect victim of the 831 Prince Edward attacks).

A riot police officer was seen comforting him, asking : “Oh, how did your grandson die? Could you tell me more details?”

21:56 | #PrinceEdward
An hour later, riot police were seen cursing at the civilians, shouting, “See you in hell!”

Sources: PSHK, Studio Incendo
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Police Officer Tosses Rubbish Bin Towards Pavement, Almost Hitting Bystanders

2221 | Dundas Street; Nathan Road

While clearing roadblocks at the intersection of Dundas Street and Nathan Road, an officer recklessly tossed a rubbish bin to the side of the road, toward the pavement, causing it to land dangerously close to the bystanders, almost hitting them. The crowd was rudely surprised, and began arguing with the police.

#831Incident #Rememberance #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
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2239 | Nathan Road
On Nathan Road, while clearing road blocks, police announced to civilians on the scene might risk attending an illegal assembly. They were asked to immediately disperse.

However, a larger number of civilians remained where they were.

#831Incident #Rememberance #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality