Police Stopped and Checked a Man in Possession of a Torch in Harbour City
1830 Tsim Sha Tsui
Police claimed that a man threw a torch onto the ground. The man is now stopped and searched by the police and the police warned the bystanders "Don't touch it, it's evidence."
1832
The man is now surrounded by the group of planned clothed police. His bag was searched and his ID was checked. He was later freed by the police and the bystanders requested the police to show their warrant ID.
Source: Apple Daily #21Dec #PoliceState
1830 Tsim Sha Tsui
Police claimed that a man threw a torch onto the ground. The man is now stopped and searched by the police and the police warned the bystanders "Don't touch it, it's evidence."
1832
The man is now surrounded by the group of planned clothed police. His bag was searched and his ID was checked. He was later freed by the police and the bystanders requested the police to show their warrant ID.
Source: Apple Daily #21Dec #PoliceState
Riot Police Barged in Shopping Mall, Pepper-sprayed Shoppers, Intimidated Reporters and First Aiders
1834 Tsim Sha Tsui
Riot police entered Harbour City and set up defence line inside the shopping mall.
1837
Riot police yelled at and dispersed shoppers, causing stores to shut down.
1840
Amidst the chaos, a voluntary first aider was injured.
1846
A police reprimanded the press on site, "what reporters are you? Which newspaper? You are never impartial!"
1852
According to Apple Daily, police had deployed 2 rounds of pepper spray inside the shopping mall, before retreating.
1853
A female shopper passing by the scene was pepper sprayed by the riot police in the eye. She was in agony.
1855
According to some reporters on site, the police took 2 to 3 men away from the mall, for reasons unknown.
Source: Apple Daily; Golden Forum; Now News #21Dec #PoliceBrutality #PoliceState
1834 Tsim Sha Tsui
Riot police entered Harbour City and set up defence line inside the shopping mall.
1837
Riot police yelled at and dispersed shoppers, causing stores to shut down.
1840
Amidst the chaos, a voluntary first aider was injured.
1846
A police reprimanded the press on site, "what reporters are you? Which newspaper? You are never impartial!"
1852
According to Apple Daily, police had deployed 2 rounds of pepper spray inside the shopping mall, before retreating.
1853
A female shopper passing by the scene was pepper sprayed by the riot police in the eye. She was in agony.
1855
According to some reporters on site, the police took 2 to 3 men away from the mall, for reasons unknown.
Source: Apple Daily; Golden Forum; Now News #21Dec #PoliceBrutality #PoliceState
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1849 Tsim Sha Tsui
Riot police entered and filled up Harbour City. They set up the cordon line inside.
1849 Tsim Sha Tsui
Riot police entered and filled up Harbour City. They set up the cordon line inside.
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1936 | Tsim Sha Tsui
The crowd still gathered in the mall, as they were unable to leave. The public shouted at the masked, plainclothed men who claimed to be police and kept following the shoppers.
Until this moment, no police have explained how come the plainclothed men, who self-claimed police but did not show any identity badge, could check the identification documents of shoppers, take out gun and batons in front of the public.
#PoliceState #StateTerrorism
1936 | Tsim Sha Tsui
The crowd still gathered in the mall, as they were unable to leave. The public shouted at the masked, plainclothed men who claimed to be police and kept following the shoppers.
Until this moment, no police have explained how come the plainclothed men, who self-claimed police but did not show any identity badge, could check the identification documents of shoppers, take out gun and batons in front of the public.
#PoliceState #StateTerrorism
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Police Stop, Search and Threaten Shoppers
1934 Tsim Sha Tsui
The police commander ordered plainclothes officers to stop all citizens with masks and large umbrellas. Officers then stopped a man, pulled his mask away, and searched through his personal belongings.
Throughout the search, the man was threatened by officers for “putting his hands in his pockets”, and was told that he would be arrested if he continued to put his hands in his pockets.
He was then forced to read out a telephone number and call the number to prove its validity. He was then released. Crowds around the scene were dissatisfied with the officers’ actions and become agitated.
The man believed that he was targeted in retaliation for taking photos of the officers. Officers also swore at him while conducting their search.
Police Stop, Search and Threaten Shoppers
1934 Tsim Sha Tsui
The police commander ordered plainclothes officers to stop all citizens with masks and large umbrellas. Officers then stopped a man, pulled his mask away, and searched through his personal belongings.
Throughout the search, the man was threatened by officers for “putting his hands in his pockets”, and was told that he would be arrested if he continued to put his hands in his pockets.
He was then forced to read out a telephone number and call the number to prove its validity. He was then released. Crowds around the scene were dissatisfied with the officers’ actions and become agitated.
The man believed that he was targeted in retaliation for taking photos of the officers. Officers also swore at him while conducting their search.
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”
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13687
Source: Stand News #21Dec
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Police Snatch Reporter's Phone and Damag Personal Belongings: "You should stop filming when you’re told to do so”
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13687
Source: Stand News #21Dec
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President of International Association of Lawyers Rejected From Chinese Global Lawyers Forum; Ministry of Justice, "The lawyers spoke freely"
The Global Lawyers Forum, organised by the Ministry of Justice of the PRC, was hosted in Guangzhou earlier this month. Jerry Roth, President of the International Association of Lawyers, was originally invited to speak at the Forum, but was rejected after he submitted his speech for review.
The contents of Roth’s speech is centered around the definition of rule of law and the importance of judicial independence. He stated that lawyers have a responsbility to protect the rule of law and other lawyers.
The International Association of Lawyers expressed disappointment towards the decision, and criticised the Chinese Government for twisting the rule of law by advocating for a “Rule of Law With Chinese Style”.
The Ministry of Justice of the PRC later issued a public statement of the event, which applauded the event for being the China's first international event for lawyers. Over 57 countries and 800 groups “spoke freely” on “scientific and technological progress and legal services”, which was the theme of the Forum.
Read the speech by Jerry Roth here
Source: Stand News #21Dec
#China #RuleOfLaw
The Global Lawyers Forum, organised by the Ministry of Justice of the PRC, was hosted in Guangzhou earlier this month. Jerry Roth, President of the International Association of Lawyers, was originally invited to speak at the Forum, but was rejected after he submitted his speech for review.
The contents of Roth’s speech is centered around the definition of rule of law and the importance of judicial independence. He stated that lawyers have a responsbility to protect the rule of law and other lawyers.
The International Association of Lawyers expressed disappointment towards the decision, and criticised the Chinese Government for twisting the rule of law by advocating for a “Rule of Law With Chinese Style”.
The Ministry of Justice of the PRC later issued a public statement of the event, which applauded the event for being the China's first international event for lawyers. Over 57 countries and 800 groups “spoke freely” on “scientific and technological progress and legal services”, which was the theme of the Forum.
Read the speech by Jerry Roth here
Source: Stand News #21Dec
#China #RuleOfLaw
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Teenager Hit In The Head By Tear Gas Canister Finally Wakes Up After A Month In Coma. However, His Reaction To External Stimuli Remains Slow
After loosing both his parents and living with his brother, the 15-year-old received a traumatic blow to the head from a tear gas canister fired by the police back in November. After receiving an emergency brain surgery, the teenager, surnamed Chung had since been in a coma in an intensive care unit for a month. Mr Zuk, the Teenager Services Director for the Evangelical Lutheran Church who have been following up Chung’s case stated that Chung has awoken from his coma and can be transferred out of the ICU. However, he still reacts slowly to external stimuli and it is difficult to estimate the progress of his rehabilitation.
Chung suffered a fracture in his parietal bone of the skull after being hit in the head by a tear gas canister. That night, he had to go through an emergency brain surgery and had to rely on a life support unit. He required a feeding tube for a full week after his surgery. Although he was in stable condition, he was in a constant coma and only woke up occasionally. His hands and head had slight responses to stimuli.
Source: Apple daily #21Dec #teargas #SevereInjury
After loosing both his parents and living with his brother, the 15-year-old received a traumatic blow to the head from a tear gas canister fired by the police back in November. After receiving an emergency brain surgery, the teenager, surnamed Chung had since been in a coma in an intensive care unit for a month. Mr Zuk, the Teenager Services Director for the Evangelical Lutheran Church who have been following up Chung’s case stated that Chung has awoken from his coma and can be transferred out of the ICU. However, he still reacts slowly to external stimuli and it is difficult to estimate the progress of his rehabilitation.
Chung suffered a fracture in his parietal bone of the skull after being hit in the head by a tear gas canister. That night, he had to go through an emergency brain surgery and had to rely on a life support unit. He required a feeding tube for a full week after his surgery. Although he was in stable condition, he was in a constant coma and only woke up occasionally. His hands and head had slight responses to stimuli.
Source: Apple daily #21Dec #teargas #SevereInjury
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Riot Police Provoked Citizens with “Professionalism”
Riot police entered Yoho mall in the evening for crowd control, evidence collection and criminal arrest yesterday (21 Dec). When citizens bypassed the cordon line, riot police insulted female citizens with foul lamguage that constitute sexual harassment. Riot police also chanted and insulted the press as “unscrupulous”, “cockroach” and “trash”. Riot police also blamed the press, “You only film us! For protestors, you film their legs only!”
Source: Flash Media Hong Kong
#21Dec #HongKongPoliceForce #AsiasFinest
Riot police entered Yoho mall in the evening for crowd control, evidence collection and criminal arrest yesterday (21 Dec). When citizens bypassed the cordon line, riot police insulted female citizens with foul lamguage that constitute sexual harassment. Riot police also chanted and insulted the press as “unscrupulous”, “cockroach” and “trash”. Riot police also blamed the press, “You only film us! For protestors, you film their legs only!”
Source: Flash Media Hong Kong
#21Dec #HongKongPoliceForce #AsiasFinest
Exhausted First-aiders Stood by to Ensure Everyone was Safe
"Christmas Shopping with You" was held in Harbour City on December 21, which was followed by mass searching and arrests by riot police, leading to injuries to staff and tourists alike.
Even though most people had left by 9pm, voluntary first-aiders did not go away but chose to stand by. Lonely and tired they stood, yet steadfast their faith remained. They are never born to suffer such exhaustion, but they still hold their ground. They are true guardians of Hong Kong.
Source: HKBU SU Editoral Board #21Dec #FirstAiders
"Christmas Shopping with You" was held in Harbour City on December 21, which was followed by mass searching and arrests by riot police, leading to injuries to staff and tourists alike.
Even though most people had left by 9pm, voluntary first-aiders did not go away but chose to stand by. Lonely and tired they stood, yet steadfast their faith remained. They are never born to suffer such exhaustion, but they still hold their ground. They are true guardians of Hong Kong.
Source: HKBU SU Editoral Board #21Dec #FirstAiders