#LIVE: Beijing mouthpiece the People’s Daily published an article accusing protesters of “colluding with foreign anti-Chinese forces to manufacture social conflicts” http://buff.ly/2WzVazL #extraditionbill
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#LIVE: A police source says tear gas has been fired at the protesters, explaining the plumes of smoke seen earlier. Chaos ensues as protesters clash repeatedly with police. http://buff.ly/2WzVazL#extraditionbillpic.twitter.com/cDzHD6rWhy
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#LIVE: Chaos ensues as protesters break through the barricades and pull the barricades with them. http://buff.ly/2WzVazL#extraditionbillpic.twitter.com/ruO4SMYyZCShow this thread -
#LIVE: Beanbag rounds have been fired at protesters. Beanbag rounds are small fabric shells that can cause muscle spasms or temporarily immobilise targets, but are not said to cause long-term trauma. http://buff.ly/2WzVazL#extraditionbillShow this thread -
#LIVE: Protesters have barged into the Legco building, and riot police have responded by firing tear gas and smoke bombs inside the building. Some council members are providing tissues and water to protesters stung by the gas. http://buff.ly/2WzVazL#extraditionbillShow this thread -
#LIVE: Multiple rounds of tear gas have been used in the area around the Legco car park. Both Legco and the government headquarters have been surrounded. http://buff.ly/2WzVazL#extraditionbillShow this thread -
#LIVE: Scenes from the ground as police fire tear gas at Hong Kong protesters, sending crowds running for cover. http://buff.ly/2WzVazL#extraditionbillpic.twitter.com/oKPRkdVXAv
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#LIVE: Hong Kong police chief has just declared the clashes a riot. That declaration will carry serious implications for anyone arrested. http://buff.ly/2WzVazL#extraditionbillShow this thread
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