Stampede Nearly Breaks Out Between Police and Reporters
2137 | Mong Kok
Conflict erupted between Police and reporters at the scene in Mong Kok, with officers deploying pepper sprays and warning reporters to not obstruct police work. Reporters responded that police actions were interferring with press freedom.
Reporters went forward to photograph arrestees pulled into a back alley. Then, the police, claiming that someone was shining flashlights at them, continuously shone their flashlights at the reporters. Amidst this chaos, a reporter cries out, "This situation is nearing a stampede now!"
Source: Local Press; AppleDaily #May19
#MongKok #PoliceState #MothersDay
2137 | Mong Kok
Conflict erupted between Police and reporters at the scene in Mong Kok, with officers deploying pepper sprays and warning reporters to not obstruct police work. Reporters responded that police actions were interferring with press freedom.
Reporters went forward to photograph arrestees pulled into a back alley. Then, the police, claiming that someone was shining flashlights at them, continuously shone their flashlights at the reporters. Amidst this chaos, a reporter cries out, "This situation is nearing a stampede now!"
Source: Local Press; AppleDaily #May19
#MongKok #PoliceState #MothersDay
#FirstHand #May10
Riot Police In Mongkok Appears Armed
22:00 | #MongKok
It was reported that there was a heavy police presence at Nathan Road. Some of them held guns while others held police batons.
#MongKok #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #MothersDay #HongKongProtest
Riot Police In Mongkok Appears Armed
22:00 | #MongKok
It was reported that there was a heavy police presence at Nathan Road. Some of them held guns while others held police batons.
#MongKok #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #MothersDay #HongKongProtest
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Riot Police Aggressively Push Reporters Away
22:00 | #MongKok
A large number of riot police officers were actively shoving the reporters at the scene.
#PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #MothersDay #HongKongProtest
Riot Police Aggressively Push Reporters Away
22:00 | #MongKok
A large number of riot police officers were actively shoving the reporters at the scene.
#PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #MothersDay #HongKongProtest
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#FirstHand #Video #May10
Calm Within the Storm: Violinist Serenades Crowd Amidst Chaos
2207 | #MongKok
Despite the chaos in Mong Kok caused by the presence of police heavily armed with guns and batons, a young female violinist decided to serenade the crowd by playing “Glory To Hong Kong" in the midst of the chaos.
#PoliceState #MongKok #MothersDay #Violin #HongKongProtest #MayGloryToHongKong
Calm Within the Storm: Violinist Serenades Crowd Amidst Chaos
2207 | #MongKok
Despite the chaos in Mong Kok caused by the presence of police heavily armed with guns and batons, a young female violinist decided to serenade the crowd by playing “Glory To Hong Kong" in the midst of the chaos.
#PoliceState #MongKok #MothersDay #Violin #HongKongProtest #MayGloryToHongKong
#FirstHand
Reporter Has Both Arms Wrapped in Cold Wet Towels to Ease the Pain and Sting Inflicted by Pepper Spray
2230 | #Mongkok
#PoliceState #MongKok #MothersDay #HongKongProtest #MayGloryToHK #May10
Reporter Has Both Arms Wrapped in Cold Wet Towels to Ease the Pain and Sting Inflicted by Pepper Spray
2230 | #Mongkok
#PoliceState #MongKok #MothersDay #HongKongProtest #MayGloryToHK #May10
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Police drags off young child in arrest, putting his arms in a painful position
2238 | Mong Kok
#PoliceState #MongKok #MothersDay
Police drags off young child in arrest, putting his arms in a painful position
2238 | Mong Kok
#PoliceState #MongKok #MothersDay
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Police Calls For Dispersal of Crowds With Pepper Spray, Despite Crowds Being Unable to Leave
2238 | Mong Kok
Police shouted at the crowds to disperse, while shooting pepper spray and pepper ball indiscriminately to make them leave. The crowds, however, pled that they were unable to disperse due to the people behind them. Blue Flag was raised.
#May10 #PoliceState #MothersDay
Police Calls For Dispersal of Crowds With Pepper Spray, Despite Crowds Being Unable to Leave
2238 | Mong Kok
Police shouted at the crowds to disperse, while shooting pepper spray and pepper ball indiscriminately to make them leave. The crowds, however, pled that they were unable to disperse due to the people behind them. Blue Flag was raised.
#May10 #PoliceState #MothersDay
#PoliceBrutality
Citizens Waiting For Bus Brutally Treated
2232 | Nathan Road, Mong Kok
Riot police without warrant cards turned emotionally unstable. They irrationally scolded the passengers at the bus stop. A middle-aged woman was grappled and dragged around her neck while some citizens raised their hands to show their innocence.
The scene reminds to older generation of the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong in the 1940s.
Source: PSHK #May10
#MothersDay #Mongkok #PoliceState #WW2
Citizens Waiting For Bus Brutally Treated
2232 | Nathan Road, Mong Kok
Riot police without warrant cards turned emotionally unstable. They irrationally scolded the passengers at the bus stop. A middle-aged woman was grappled and dragged around her neck while some citizens raised their hands to show their innocence.
The scene reminds to older generation of the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong in the 1940s.
Source: PSHK #May10
#MothersDay #Mongkok #PoliceState #WW2
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Legislator Roy Kwong Assaulted and Arrested by the Police
2250 | #MongKok
District Councillor Roy Kwong Chun Yu, was rammed by police officers and arrested thereafter. As seen in the video, the policeman knelt on his head to restrain him. Roy Kwong did not showing any signs of attempting to resist.
A huge number of reporters were injured during the dismissal. It was extremely chaotic.
Rolice also shot reporters with pepper bullets and pepper spray, although the reporters have been complying with police instructions.
Source: RTHK; Apple Daily #May10 #MothersDay #RoyKwong #LegCo
2250 | #MongKok
District Councillor Roy Kwong Chun Yu, was rammed by police officers and arrested thereafter. As seen in the video, the policeman knelt on his head to restrain him. Roy Kwong did not showing any signs of attempting to resist.
A huge number of reporters were injured during the dismissal. It was extremely chaotic.
Rolice also shot reporters with pepper bullets and pepper spray, although the reporters have been complying with police instructions.
Source: RTHK; Apple Daily #May10 #MothersDay #RoyKwong #LegCo
#HumanitarianCrisis
Police Surround and Humiliate Tens of Civilians and Reporters
Riot police continued to round up civilians and reporters at the junction of Shantung Street and Fa Yuen Street.
Reporters and civilians were intercepted and asked to raise their hands. Some had to kneel while some had to face the wall. Some had their arms tied with cable straps.
Source: Stand News; USP #May10
#MothersDay #Mongkok #PoliceState
Police Surround and Humiliate Tens of Civilians and Reporters
Riot police continued to round up civilians and reporters at the junction of Shantung Street and Fa Yuen Street.
Reporters and civilians were intercepted and asked to raise their hands. Some had to kneel while some had to face the wall. Some had their arms tied with cable straps.
Source: Stand News; USP #May10
#MothersDay #Mongkok #PoliceState