[Wuhan pneumonia] 11 people arrested for arson in Huiming Village

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Written by: Yang Wanting

2020-01-27 00:48

The news of the proposed isolation camp in Huiling Village, Fanling, caused panic among the residents of the site. This afternoon, they surrounded Huiming Village and blocked the road to protest. However, it became a conflict at night. A man in black dug a brick to block the road and threw petrol bombs at the two buildings of Huiming Village. The riot police dispersed and started an arrest operation. They entered the lobby of the housing estates such as Yongsheng Court. During the operation, more than 30 people were intercepted and a total of 11 people were arrested. Those aged 16 to 42 were suspected of illegal assembly, impeding police officers from performing their duties and possessing tools that could be used for illegal purposes. Police criticized the mob for being selfish, and arson poses a security threat to residents, making it impossible for residents of Fanling District to spend a peaceful New Year's Day.

Jiang Weifeng, the Superintendent of Police of the Sheung Shui Division Commander, said that at 4 pm yesterday (26th), dozens of people gathered at the intersection of Huiming Village and blocked the road with debris including trash cans and water horses until 6 pm At times, masked demonstrators dug bricks and spread the bricks across the road from Huiming Village. Their behavior seriously affected traffic. Police stopped the roadblocks at about 7pm. During the process, the police kept an eye on the developments and tried to deal with the illegal traffic jams with tolerance and tolerance. After the assessment, the situation on the spot and traffic needs were balanced, and the operation to clear Cotai stopped until Baihe Road. However, some people did not want to express their opinions peacefully. At 7.30pm, they wanted to destroy the junction of Huiming Road and Huaming Road. In Fanling, Yongshengyuan shopping mall, there were multiple sets of traffic lights. Some thugs threw petrol bombs at Shenghui House and Taihui House in Huiming Village. Smoke and explosions were heard at the scene. The situation deteriorated sharply. Based on public safety and public order, the police entered the area near Huiming Village to conduct dispersal and arrest operations. During the dispersal and arrest, the police made many appeals and warnings, but in the process, people still threw debris from high places, which caused danger to nearby residents and passersby.

Until 9 pm, after the police repeatedly warned, there were still a group of people who did not want to leave, so the police entered Huaming Village and stopped more than 30 people to investigate. The investigation is still ongoing. Currently, 11 people have been arrested, aged 16 to 42-year-old person suspected of illegal assembly, obstructing police officers in performing their duties, and possession of tools for illegal purposes. He pointed out that the mob's behavior was very selfish. Although the two buildings were not occupied, there were dwellings nearby, and the arson poses a security threat to the residents. The fire truck also failed to attend the scene to deal with the fire because of a road block. The police did not see how the destruction of traffic lights and the use of petrol bombs had any effect on their claims. Their selfish behavior prevented the residents of Fanling District from spending a peaceful New Year's Day.

He also pointed out that all the police's actions or use of force should be carried out according to the situation on the scene and the powers conferred on the police by the police. The police will take appropriate action accordingly.

As for the media, the police used vulgar words in the dispersal operation. Whether the words used by the Jiangzhi police were appropriate will be reviewed. As to whether relevant words have been used, there is no record.

On January 26, a road block was set on fire in Huiming Village, Fanling, and riot police arrived. (Photo by Yu Junliang)

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