HK reels from ‘one of its most violent days’

The 70th anniversary of Communist Party rule in China was “one of Hong Kong’s most violent and chaotic days”, the city’s police chief has said.

An 18-year-old protester was shot in the chest with a live bullet - one of six live rounds fired by police.

Protesters - some armed with poles, petrol bombs and other projectiles - fought pitched battles with police in several parts of Hong Kong.

In all police made 269 arrests, more than on any day since protests began.

Those detained ranged in age from 12 to 71. More than 100 people were taken to hospital and 30 police were injured.

 

HK reels from one of its most violent days

The 70th anniversary of Communist Party rule in China was one of Hong Kongs most violent and chaotic days, the citys police chief has said. An 18-year-old protester was shot in the chest with a live bullet - one of six live rounds fired by police. Protesters - some armed with poles, petrol bombs and other projectiles - fought pitched battles with police in several parts of Hong Kong. In all police made 269 arrests, more than on any day since protests began. Those detained ranged in age from 12 to 71. More than 100 people were taken to hospital and 30 police were injured.