#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: 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
#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 #HongKongProtests
#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
#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 #hongkongprotests
#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
#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 #hongkongprotests
#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 #hongkongprotests
#LIVE: Lok Fu MTR station is now closed after being targeted by protesters. https://sc.mp/8iiz9 #hongkongprotests
#LIVE: Protesters have hurled a petrol bomb at the government complex in Cheung Sha Wan, according to a source. https://sc.mp/8iiz9 #hongkongprotests
#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
#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 #hongkongprotests
#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 #hongkongprotests
#LIVE: The MTR has said Kwai Fong and Sai Wan Ho stations will remain closed on Tuesday. https://sc.mp/8iiz9 #hongkongprotests
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