Police in Hong Kong have used pepper spray and made several arrests as dozens of protesters gathered at a subway station to mark the anniversary of a violent clash last year during anti-government rallies.
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.HONG KONG -- Police in Hong Kong used pepper spray and made several arrests as dozens of protesters gathered Monday at a subway station to mark the anniversary of a violent clash last year that stirred accusations of police brutality during anti-government rallies.
Protesters have accused police of indiscriminately attacking passengers on Aug. 31, 2019, while trying to arrest demonstrators at the station, where reporters and medics were refused entry after the clash. On Monday, police raised a flag, warning those at the protest that they may be violating the city’s national security law, which bans subversion and secession. They used pepper spray to disperse the crowds and arrested at least 14 protesters between 16 and 60 years old on a range of charges, including unlawful assembly, disorder in public places and assaulting police officers.
“Police reiterate that we have zero tolerance towards any illegal acts and we will take enforcement action accordingly,” the statement said.
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