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[8.31 five months] Demonstrators cluttered roads, riot control Mong Kok Road flyover intercepted dozens

2020-01-31T15:19:13.037Z


After the clashes at Prince Edward Station on August 31, people from time to time gave flowers to mourn and posted announcements at Exit B1 of Prince Edward Station. The scene also repeatedly became the outbreak of demonstrations. Mong Kok Police Station was hit by a petrol bomb yesterday (30th). Today (31st) was five months of the incident. In the afternoon, a citizen with flowers came to B1 at Prince Edward Station to present flowers. Riot police officers stepped out of the police station and removed the flowers. [2310] Several people were intercepted outside the Pioneer Center and Union Square. [2300] Intercepted persons on the overpass have been released. Police officers leave after blocking. [2230] A large number of riot police officers surrounded and intercepted about 40 citizens on Mong Kok Road flyover, including searching for bags and checking ID cards. In addition, nearly 40 people were intercepted under the flyover. [2215] Approximately four men and women outside an herbal tea shop on Jiujie were intercepted by police officers, and the next four were taken into police cars. Nathan riot police officers raised a blue flag to warn those present that they were participating in an illegal assembly and to leave immediately or they would be dispersed by appropriate force. [2202] Riot police officers and police cars arrived at the scene and pushed the trash can off the road. Two young people were then intercepted. [2157] Demonstrators outside Union Square pushed multiple large bins out of Nathan Road. [2147] The police Facebook page stated that at about 9.30 pm, masked thugs gathered outside the Mong Kok police station and blocked the road on Prince Edward Road West near Portland Street with debris, causing traffic obstruction. Police have arrived on the scene to take enforcement action, also known as harshly condemning violent violations of the mob's disregard for public safety.


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Written by: Ling Yide

2020-01-31 19:01

Last updated: 2020-01-31 23:15

After the clashes at Prince Edward Station on August 31, people from time to time gave flowers to mourn and posted announcements at Exit B1 of Prince Edward Station. The scene also repeatedly became the outbreak of demonstrations. Mong Kok Police Station was hit by a petrol bomb yesterday (30th). Today (31st) was five months of the incident. In the afternoon, a citizen with flowers came to B1 at Prince Edward Station to present flowers. Riot police officers stepped out of the police station and removed the flowers.

[2310] Several people were intercepted outside the Pioneer Center and Union Square.

[2300] Intercepted persons on the overpass have been released. Police officers leave after blocking.

[2230] A large number of riot police officers surrounded and intercepted about 40 citizens on Mong Kok Road flyover, including searching for bags and checking ID cards. In addition, nearly 40 people were intercepted under the flyover.

[2215] Approximately four men and women outside an herbal tea shop on Jiujie were intercepted by police officers, and the next four were taken into police cars. Nathan riot police officers raised a blue flag to warn those present that they were participating in an illegal assembly and to leave immediately or they would be dispersed by appropriate force.

[2202] Riot police officers and police cars arrived at the scene and pushed the trash can off the road. Two young people were then intercepted.

[2157] Demonstrators outside Union Square pushed multiple large bins out of Nathan Road.

[2147] The police Facebook page stated that at about 9.30 pm, masked thugs gathered outside the Mong Kok police station and blocked the road on Prince Edward Road West near Portland Street with debris, causing traffic obstruction. Police have arrived on the scene to take enforcement action, also known as harshly condemning violent violations of the mob's disregard for public safety.

Several riot police intercepted dozens of people at the Mong Kok Road flyover. (Photo by Yu Ruijing)

[2145] MTR staff members close Exit C1 at Prince Edward Station.
[2136] A number of riot police officers stepped out of Exit C2 at Prince Edward Station and arrived at the scene to clear their walking barriers. Police officers held long guns that could fire tear gas and rubber bullets.
[2128] Demonstrators placed cards, ice cream cones, and paper suitcases on the Nathan Road and Prince Edward Road West outside Prince Edward Station. KMB glass was painted. Police officers held a blue flag at the platform of Mong Kok Police Station. .
[2118] Police officers at Mong Kok Police Station held a blue flag at the platform on the second floor.
[2050] Someone illuminates the laser light at the police station.
[2031] Citizens observed silence at 8.31.
[2015] After the police officers left, the citizens instead inserted pieces of petals into the gap in the iron fence.
[2008] The riot police stepped out of the police station again. Someone called the police officer "Clean Dragon Ade" when clearing the flowers, etc. They also pointed out that there was a stream of money on the ground that was not picked up. Some police officers responded, "Stay for you." Later, police officers raised pepper spray to reporters at the scene to threaten them, saying that they should not impact the police.
[2000] Citizens presented flowers again after police officers left, shouting slogans from time to time.
[1945] Riot police officers came to the scene again to clear away flowers and other items. A lady tried to retrieve flowers during the riot cleanup and was asked to record information. The lady was later released and police said that if there was a second warning, the ticket would be charged.

The front glass of KMB was graffitied. (Photo by Li Zetong)

Citizens observed silence at 8.31 pm. (Photo by Yu Ruijing)

A man was intercepted for loud sound problems, and riot police officers arrived. (Photo by Yu Ruijing)

[1930] Some citizens bring Tongxi money and candles and place them on the ground outside Exit B1 of Prince Edward Station.
[1918] After the police left, the citizens presented flowers and paper cranes again.
[1910] A man played the song "May the glory return to Hong Kong" on the loudspeaker outside Exit C1 at Prince Edward Station. Two uniformed policemen stepped forward to investigate, during which the man suspected of refusing to cooperate, and many riot police officers stepped out of the police station again. The man was later released, saying that the speaker was intercepted because of the problem of the sound of the speaker. The man claimed that the speaker did not belong to him. The police requested to register his information. The man said that he "re-entered, Miden passed". The police officer later said that he did not cooperate. At the scene, the man was released after leaving the information, and the police officer removed the speaker. The riot police officers then removed the flowers outside Exit B1 of Prince Edward Station. Citizens accused in the presence of the police.

Citizens bring the same flowers to Prince Edward Station to exit B1 to present flowers. (Photo by Yu Ruijing)

On August 31 last year, a serious clash broke out at Prince Edward Station. Some demonstrators were suspected of having disputes and physical conflicts with the citizens present in the carriage. Afterwards, a large number of Athlon team members and riot police officers entered the Prince Station, pursued on the platform, and waved truncheons and pepper spray to those wearing masks in the compartment. Many people were injured. Police arrested more than 60 people in the incident.

After the incident, there have been rumors that some people died in the conflict that night. The government and police departments have repeatedly clarified their denials. MTR has also published 26 screenshots of CCTV in the station that night. However, the public has always been dissatisfied. On the 31st of every month, they will gather outside the Prince Station and present flowers.

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Source: hk1

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