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Written by: Li Jingshan, Deng Yongzhong, Yang Jialang, Ni Libi
2020-07-21 13:01
Last update date: 2020-07-21 13:01On the first anniversary of the attack on the white-clothed man in Yuen Long, netizens called on Yuen Long to replace propaganda with white paper, tissues or toilet paper today (21st). Several legislators also called a press conference to express their demands. This morning, MTR Yuen Long Station and nearby shopping malls were operating as usual, but there was not much crowds and no gatherings were seen. By 12 noon, riot police were patrolling the vicinity. Among them, an orange cordon was pulled up by the windows of the MTR Yuen Long Station lobby to prevent citizens from sitting and staying by the windows.
[7.21 Anniversary] At noon, at least 7 assault vehicles arrived off Yuen Long Station, riot guard was on alert. (Photo by Ni Libi)
[1253] The police posted a post on social networking sites, saying that they noticed a call for a public gathering in Yuen Long today (21st). The police reiterated that conducting an unauthorized assembly has the opportunity to violate the "crime of participating in an unauthorized assembly" under the "Public Security Ordinance." Once convicted, the penalty is up to 5 years in prison. In addition, the relevant behavior will also increase the risk of the virus spreading in the community, and may violate the related crimes of prohibited group gatherings as prescribed in the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition of Group Gathering) Regulations.
The police stated that they understand the public's concern over the serious violence that occurred at the Yuen Long West Rail Station on July 21 last year. The police reiterated that the New Territories North Regional Crime Squad has been persevering in investigating the case. So far, 37 people, aged between 18 and 61, have been arrested, and 7 of them have been charged with participating in riots and conspiracy to injure people with intent, etc. . As some cases have been handed over to the courts, police investigations and deployments are also underway. It is not appropriate for the police to disclose too many details at this stage, but the police promised to investigate thoroughly and when the time is right, further arrests will be taken .
In addition, the police stated that the epidemic is severe and that for themselves, citizens should minimize social contact and maintain appropriate social distance to reduce the risk of infection and spread of the virus. The police appealed to the public to contribute to the protection of public health and public safety and to avoid participating in any group gatherings and unauthorized gatherings. The police will not tolerate any violations of the law and will act decisively to enforce the law in accordance with the on-site situation, including ticket charges or arrests.
[1200] At noon, at least seven assault vehicles arrived at the Yuen Long Station area, and the riot police got off the vehicle on alert. At the same time, there was a public announcement outside the Yuen Long Station. On July 21 last year, a large number of people in white clothes gathered in the village of Nanbian in Yuen Long holding wooden sticks and iron tongs. The atmosphere was calm.
[1140] Most of the information about 7.21 on the underground column beam of the MTR station was torn off. No police are deployed around Yuen Long Station. The reporter asked the MTR and Yoho Mall, and they all pointed out that they have not received any notice of early closing. The restaurant staff in the MTR station said that the evening market has been cancelled since the gathering restriction order was tightened and the restaurant will close at 4 pm.
Legislative Council Member Lin Cheuk Ting will hold a press conference at the underground station of Yuen Long West Rail Station at 4 pm with the 7.21 wounded, saying that they will release photos of 85 suspects suspected of assaulting citizens, dissatisfied that the police are shielding the murderers.
[7.21 Anniversary] Netizens called for a rally in Yuen Long. The orange cordon off the window of the MTR station lobby was to prevent gatherings. (Photo by Ni Libi)
On the evening of July 21 last year, a group of evil men in white clothes armed with weapons attacked people indiscriminately in multiple locations including West Rail Station and YOHO MALL in Yuen Long District. At least 45 people were injured, including Legislative Council Member Lin Cheuk Ting and former Wireless TV news anchor Liu Junjiang and others. The police have arrested 37 people, aged between 18 and 61, in connection with the 7.21 incident. Among them, 7 were charged with involvement in riots and conspiracy to injure people with intent, including Wu Weinan, a 57-year-old man who surrendered to the police and nicknamed "Fei Tian Nan" .
Only three police officers had visited Yuen Long Station to find out about the situation that day. Later, they turned and left. Another superintendent put his left hand on the shoulder of a man in white. The police were later accused of "cooperating with the police and criminals." The IPCC report stated that “the superintendent had sufficient reason to talk to the white-clothed man to instruct the white-clothed man to return to Nanbian Wai. This is not a collusion between the two sides.” Regarding the situation that night, “the police underestimated the influence of Internet messages on the promotion of demonstrations.” I missed many good opportunities to deal with the incident. Although the manpower is limited, I think the Yuen Long Police District Operations Room can send a high-profile response team to the scene to monitor the movement. The police-community relations team invites the rural committee or district councilors to mediate, which can be prevented early. It indicates that the party does not have the legal authority or ability to review allegations of "police and criminal collusion", which can only be investigated by law enforcement agencies.
Recently, the media reorganized the scene of the day. On Fung Yau North Street, where people in white clothes gathered, there were several men holding suspected warrant cards and suspected plainclothes police officers back and forth more than ten times without any action. The police admitted that when the Yenlang Police District once sent plain-clothed police officers to inspect the crowded places, and made deployment and actions in response to the scene and risk assessment.
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