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May 1st Labor Day | A total of 3 people were arrested in the multi-district movement and 18 people were charged for violation of the "restriction order"

2020-05-01T19:17:32.213Z


Yesterday's 5.1 Labor Day, many districts had "sing with you" and other anti-amendment-related movements, and some political parties set up street stations. Police said that three people were arrested yesterday for the crimes of "having offensive weapons" and "fighting in public places"; in addition, 18 people were charged for violating the "restriction order" and 11 of them were in the new city of Sha Tin Accused in the square, the police once used pepper spray to disperse.


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Author: Ling Yide

2020-05-02 03:04

Last update date: 2020-05-02 03:04

Yesterday's 5.1 Labor Day, many districts had "sing with you" and other anti-amendment-related movements, and some political parties set up street stations. Police said that three people were arrested yesterday for the crimes of "having offensive weapons" and "fighting in public places"; in addition, 18 people were charged for violating the "restriction order" and 11 of them were in the new city of Sha Tin Accused in the square, the police once used pepper spray to disperse.

Police said that they noticed that a political party had set up street stations in various districts of Hong Kong and Kowloon yesterday, so they added manpower patrols and high security to maintain order. At about 2:30 yesterday afternoon, demonstrators blocked traffic with a horse at the east of Prince Edward Road, Wong Tai Sin. Police arrested a 26-year-old man with a bayonet knife, a wire cutter and a chainsaw. He was arrested on suspicion of "misconduct in public places" and "possession of offensive weapons".

In addition, from about 6 o'clock in the evening, many people gathered at Sha Tin New Town Plaza. The police accused many citizens of calling for help. The police officer persuaded and warned the gathered people to leave without effect, and then launched the dispersal and interception. During the period, some police officers were surrounded by many people. After the warning was invalid, pepper spray was used once. In the end, the police issued 11 fixed penalty notices to the people present. They were suspected of violating the Prevention and Control of Diseases (Prohibition of Group Gathering) Regulations (Chapter 599G); two women, 57 and 59 years old, were suspected "Fighting in a public place" was arrested.

The police allege that 18 fixed penalty notices were issued in Hong Kong yesterday, emphasizing that during the severe epidemic period, any group gathering may increase the risk of the spread of the virus, and appealed to the public not to participate in any prohibited group gathering. The police will not tolerate any illegal behavior and will strictly enforce the law. According to the Prevention and Control of Diseases (Prohibition of Group Gathering) Regulation (Chapter 599G), it is prohibited to carry out group gatherings of more than 4 people in public places.

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