Masked Riot Police Subdued Civilians Next to Labour Union Booth for Reasons Unknown
1425 | Outside Southorn Playground, #Wanchai
Near the booth of a labour union, riot police conducted search on a civilian.
1426 |
Masked riot police subdued a civilian and tied his hands on his back. Police told passersby through a loudspeaker that they were "handling an issue", claiming that they had found "weapon". Police warned onlookers not to "provoke".
1427 |
Police set up cordon to conduct search on another civilian.
1433 |
According to iCable reporter, riot police dashed towards and subdued the two man all of a sudden. While onlooking civilians expressed their discontent, police took out their pepper spray cans.
1437 |
Police pressed a man against the wall and searched his belongings.
Source: iCable #Jan1
#LabourUnion
1425 | Outside Southorn Playground, #Wanchai
Near the booth of a labour union, riot police conducted search on a civilian.
1426 |
Masked riot police subdued a civilian and tied his hands on his back. Police told passersby through a loudspeaker that they were "handling an issue", claiming that they had found "weapon". Police warned onlookers not to "provoke".
1427 |
Police set up cordon to conduct search on another civilian.
1433 |
According to iCable reporter, riot police dashed towards and subdued the two man all of a sudden. While onlooking civilians expressed their discontent, police took out their pepper spray cans.
1437 |
Police pressed a man against the wall and searched his belongings.
Source: iCable #Jan1
#LabourUnion
Glass Panel at a Pro-China Building in Wanchai Smashed, Police Nearby Took No Action
1601 | #Wanchai
A glass panel at the China Life Insurance Building in Wanchai was smashed at around 4pm this afternoon. Witnesses pointed out that two masked men broke the glass panel. Civilians on the scene queried whether they were actually undercover police officers.
Facing these questions, the two left without answering any of them. The two masked men were heard shouting “We are one of you guys!” to the police, before making a dash.
During the entire incident, no police responded, neither were there any actions initiated for arrests, leading to the suspicion that the people involved could be the police.
Source: Apple Daily
#1Jan #NewYearRally #CausewayBay
1601 | #Wanchai
A glass panel at the China Life Insurance Building in Wanchai was smashed at around 4pm this afternoon. Witnesses pointed out that two masked men broke the glass panel. Civilians on the scene queried whether they were actually undercover police officers.
Facing these questions, the two left without answering any of them. The two masked men were heard shouting “We are one of you guys!” to the police, before making a dash.
During the entire incident, no police responded, neither were there any actions initiated for arrests, leading to the suspicion that the people involved could be the police.
Source: Apple Daily
#1Jan #NewYearRally #CausewayBay
Suspected Undercover Police tries to Damage Shop; Suspicious Grey Liquid Found in Their Bag
1553 | #WanChai
Nearby Hennessy Road, a man and a woman attempted to damage a shop. Protesters nearby asked, “are you a fellow protester?” This question caused the both of them to fret. Other protesters continued to ask, “are you an undercover police?” The two panicked and ran towards the riot police cordon. The women left her backpack when running away.
A bottle of greyish liquid was found in the backpack.
Source: City Broadcasting Channel
#1Jan #NewYearRally #WanChai
1553 | #WanChai
Nearby Hennessy Road, a man and a woman attempted to damage a shop. Protesters nearby asked, “are you a fellow protester?” This question caused the both of them to fret. Other protesters continued to ask, “are you an undercover police?” The two panicked and ran towards the riot police cordon. The women left her backpack when running away.
A bottle of greyish liquid was found in the backpack.
Source: City Broadcasting Channel
#1Jan #NewYearRally #WanChai
1707 | Wan Chai
Police Tossed At Least One Hand-thrown Tear Gas Grenade Outside Southorn Playground
A moment ago, police claimed the citizens' gathering in Wan Chai is an "unlawfully assembly", despite a letter of no objection having been granted to the New Year March.
Source: 612 Reminder; Now News
#Jan1 #WanChai
Police Tossed At Least One Hand-thrown Tear Gas Grenade Outside Southorn Playground
A moment ago, police claimed the citizens' gathering in Wan Chai is an "unlawfully assembly", despite a letter of no objection having been granted to the New Year March.
Source: 612 Reminder; Now News
#Jan1 #WanChai
Police Release Tear Gas Among Marching Crowds, Nearly Causing a Stampede in the Process
1712 | Wan Chai
Police suddenly released tear gas at Southorn Playground, causing panic among the civilians marching along Hennessy Road. The police attack has almost led to a stampede like the one in Yau Ma Tei during the siege of #PolyU in November 2019.
An elderly, feeling unwell, was treated by first-aiders by the road.
Source: I-Cable; CBC
#Jan1 #NewYearRally #WanChai
1712 | Wan Chai
Police suddenly released tear gas at Southorn Playground, causing panic among the civilians marching along Hennessy Road. The police attack has almost led to a stampede like the one in Yau Ma Tei during the siege of #PolyU in November 2019.
An elderly, feeling unwell, was treated by first-aiders by the road.
Source: I-Cable; CBC
#Jan1 #NewYearRally #WanChai
Confrontations among Districts; Riot Police Aimed Guns at Citizens
1900 | #CausewayBay
Riot police pointed pepper ball gun at the citizens.
1902 | Riot police pointed pepper ball gun at the crowd once again.
1907 | #WanChai
Black and orange warning flags were hoisted by the police.
1909 | #Central
The orange warning flag has been hoisted outside HSBC headquarters. Black warning flag was then hoisted.
1910 | Riot police guarded inside Central Station.
1911 | The police attempted to extinguish fire using the water cannon truck.
1912 | An armoured car broke through the roadblocks set up by the protesters. Then police formed a corden line near the armoured car, holding riot guns and shields.
19:15 | #TsimShaTsui
Police stopped and searched civilians outside Star Ferry Pier.
Source: RTHK, i-Cable News, NOW
1900 | #CausewayBay
Riot police pointed pepper ball gun at the citizens.
1902 | Riot police pointed pepper ball gun at the crowd once again.
1907 | #WanChai
Black and orange warning flags were hoisted by the police.
1909 | #Central
The orange warning flag has been hoisted outside HSBC headquarters. Black warning flag was then hoisted.
1910 | Riot police guarded inside Central Station.
1911 | The police attempted to extinguish fire using the water cannon truck.
1912 | An armoured car broke through the roadblocks set up by the protesters. Then police formed a corden line near the armoured car, holding riot guns and shields.
19:15 | #TsimShaTsui
Police stopped and searched civilians outside Star Ferry Pier.
Source: RTHK, i-Cable News, NOW
Riot Police Shoot Tear Gas And Pepper Spray Peaceful Civilians In Causeway Bay
13:20 | #WanChai
At around 1pm, hordes of protesters moved from the pavement onto the driving lanes on Hennessy Road, marching towards Wan Chai. Police shoot pepper spray and tear gas multiple times in Causeway Bay to disperse the crowds. A few moments later, the crowd has already reached Wan Chai Computer Centre. Some protesters raised their umbrellas or and signs expressing “five demands, not one less”.
Source: Stand News #24May #NationalSecurityLaw #HongKongProtest
13:20 | #WanChai
At around 1pm, hordes of protesters moved from the pavement onto the driving lanes on Hennessy Road, marching towards Wan Chai. Police shoot pepper spray and tear gas multiple times in Causeway Bay to disperse the crowds. A few moments later, the crowd has already reached Wan Chai Computer Centre. Some protesters raised their umbrellas or and signs expressing “five demands, not one less”.
Source: Stand News #24May #NationalSecurityLaw #HongKongProtest
Unimog Armoured Car and Wheelchair, Armed police and Bare-Handed Citizens - Irony in Hong Kong
1345 | #WanChai
Currently, protesters are gathering around Causeway Bay and Wan Chai. Police used pepper spray, tear gas and pepper balls in an attempt to disperse the protesters. The police deployed their warred cannon truck and unimog armoured car, which have already reached Wan Chai outside Emperor Group Centre.
Source: Stand News #May24
#HKProtests #PoliceState
1345 | #WanChai
Currently, protesters are gathering around Causeway Bay and Wan Chai. Police used pepper spray, tear gas and pepper balls in an attempt to disperse the protesters. The police deployed their warred cannon truck and unimog armoured car, which have already reached Wan Chai outside Emperor Group Centre.
Source: Stand News #May24
#HKProtests #PoliceState
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#FirstHand #PoliceState
15:58 | Wanchai
Legislator Ted Hui Tells Police to Calm Down And Not To Use Guns and Mics to Harm and Instigate Citizens. Police Spats Back.
#May24 #NationalSecurityLaw #WanChai
15:58 | Wanchai
Legislator Ted Hui Tells Police to Calm Down And Not To Use Guns and Mics to Harm and Instigate Citizens. Police Spats Back.
#May24 #NationalSecurityLaw #WanChai