#LIVE: A statement from the Vocational Training Council says the 21-year-old shot during clashes in Sai Wan Ho is one of its students http://sc.mp/8iiz9 #HongKongProtests
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#LIVE: At the police press briefing, a reporter asks whether the force will apologise for firing tear gas directly at a cameraman in Central. The force says it is not possible to control areas that will be affected by the tear gas fired http://sc.mp/8iiz9#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: The school of university student Chow Tsz-lok who died on Friday, release a statement urging the authorities to launch an independent inquiry and inquest into Chow’s death. The school strongly urges police to avoid the unnecessary use of forcehttp://sc.mp/8iiz9Show this thread -
#LIVE: Black-clad protesters have blocked Po Shun Road in Tseung Kwan O during the evening rush hour. Dozens of vehicles are blocked on the road, including many taxis and a coach http://sc.mp/8iiz9#HongKongProtestspic.twitter.com/Ty3ymQ7EbX
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#LIVE: Hong Kong’s leader is speaking live to the press on one of the worst days of protest violence witnessed since the political crisis erupted in June http://sc.mp/8iiz9#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam hits out at radical internet users for calling a so-called general strike, which has led to road blockades, arson and the hurling of petrol bombs http://sc.mp/8iiz9#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: “Citizens are very worried whether they can live in the city safely. The widespread violence must be strongly condemned by the whole of society,” she says http://sc.mp/8iiz9#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Rioters ‘will not succeed’ in achieving their political demands by hurting innocent people, Carrie Lam says. “Violence will not solve problems and will only lead to more violence,” she tells the media http://sc.mp/8iiz9#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Asked whether the government has wasted four months in de-escalating the tension by not ordering an independent probe into police’s use of force, Carrie Lam insists she will not give in to rioters’ violent acts http://sc.mp/8iiz9#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: The chief executive is asked if she will seek justice for Chow Tsz-lok, the university student who died on Friday. "I totally support the need to find out the truth behind his death," she says http://sc.mp/8iiz9#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Most protesters in North Point appear to have called it a day. They have changed clothes in a dark corner while police clear barricades in the area http://sc.mp/8iiz9#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: A source says Chow, the protester who was shot earlier today, remains in critical condition, but is stable in that “there is no immediate risk of death, though things may change at any time” http://sc.mp/8iiz9#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: As of 4pm, 64 people have been injured in the clashes today and sent to hospitals for treatment http://sc.mp/8iiz9#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: As night falls, barricades have been set up again in Yau Ma Tei, with more than 100 protesters throwing bricks on the road. They also pull out road signs http://sc.mp/8iiz9#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Over in Causeway Bay, riot police are outside Sogo. Earlier, rounds of tear gas were fired in the area, but no protesters were seen. Shops along Yee Wo Street and Hennessy Road are mostly closedhttp://sc.mp/8iiz9Show this thread -
#LIVE: In Mong Kok, a water cannon sprays protesters at the junction of Nathan Road and Argyle Street. Mong Kok MTR station is now closed http://sc.mp/8iiz9#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Lawmaker Tanya Chan, convenor of the pan-democratic camp, says police handling of today’s unrest was “near insanity” and their use of violence was “absolutely out of proportion” http://sc.mp/8iiz9#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Clashes are ongoing in Mong Kok. In the past hour, a petrol bomb has been thrown and tear gas fired http://sc.mp/8iiz9#HongKongProtestspic.twitter.com/1rtPSkGDDC
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#LIVE: Protesters have tried to pry open the rollers at an entrance to Tseung Kwan O MTR station, while others use a fire hose to spray water into the facility. They fail to open the entrance, and proceed to start a fire instead http://sc.mp/8iiz9#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: A man is accused by protesters of taking pictures of them. He is badly beaten up by at least three to four men. Riot police arrive a few minutes later, firing multiple rounds of tear gas http://sc.mp/8iiz9#HongKongProtestspic.twitter.com/fh8HQkE59I
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#LIVE: The MTR says 32 of its stations were forced to close down and train services along sections of railway lines had to be suspended. It adds that it strongly condemns rioters for hurling petrol bombs into stations and trains. https://sc.mp/8iiz9#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: In Tseung Kwan O, protesters have flipped over a light-goods van. They then set it on fire. The van’s driver had earlier got into an argument with protesters. He left his vehicle there. https://sc.mp/8iiz9#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/D9lqk36oR8
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#LIVE: Protesters and police clash near V City in Tuen Mun, with officers firing multiple rounds of tear gas as they advance. https://sc.mp/8iiz9#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: The MTR station in Tuen Mun is the latest to be shut down after “rioters tried to damage facilities”, according to the rail operator. https://sc.mp/8iiz9#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Lok Fu MTR station is now closed after being targeted by protesters. https://sc.mp/8iiz9#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Protesters have hurled a petrol bomb at the government complex in Cheung Sha Wan, according to a source. https://sc.mp/8iiz9#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Only dozens of black-clad demonstrators remain at the junction of Nathan Road and Argyle Street. Riot police fire about five rounds of tear gas but protesters refuse to back down. https://sc.mp/8iiz9#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/9l3eXDBn2g
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#LIVE: Police stopped and searched a car in Tuen Mun at 11pm. They found helmets, gloves and some bottles of unknown substances in the vehicle. https://sc.mp/8iiz9#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: In Mong Kok, a Tsui Wah restaurant on Portland Street has been trashed. The chain is believed to be pro-government. https://sc.mp/8iiz9#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: The MTR has said Kwai Fong and Sai Wan Ho stations will remain closed on Tuesday. https://sc.mp/8iiz9#hongkongprotestsShow this thread
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