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9.6 Parade. Live | Jing Tung Choi Street fires multiple pepper ball guns and shines strong light on reporters

2020-09-06T09:57:12.987Z


Today, September 6 was originally the day of the Legislative Council elections, but the government announced at the end of July that it would postpone the Legislative Council elections for one year due to the epidemic. Some netizens called for a demonstration in Kowloon today to oppose the "National Security Law" and health codes. The police posted on the Facebook social page earlier, reiterating that the relevant activities did not receive a police no-objection notice. Participating in organizing or inciting others to participate in unapproved or illegal assemblies may violate the "Public Security Ordinance" and appeal to the public not to participate. It is understood that the police will deploy about 2,000 police forces to respond to large-scale public events. With the exception of West Kowloon, where the parade is located, all districts are on guard to prevent demonstrators from suddenly "changing to other areas." Huang Zhifeng, the former Secretary General of Hong Kong Zhifeng, appeared outside the Eaton Hotel. He was wearing a black T-shirt with the words "Hong Kong Come On" printed on his chest. Huang Zhifeng was interviewed outside the Eaton Hotel, saying that no one can ensure his own safety. The riot police then opened a microphone near Jordan to warn the people present that the slogans were suspected of violating the national security law of the port area. The blue flag was once displayed, and some police officers raised a pepper ball gun.


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Written by: Yuan Shu, Lao Minyi, Wang Jieen, Kong Fanxu

2020-09-06 12:00

Last update date: 2020-09-06 17:48

Today, September 6 was originally the day of the Legislative Council elections, but the government announced at the end of July that it would postpone the Legislative Council elections for one year due to the epidemic.

Some netizens called for a demonstration in Kowloon today to oppose the "National Security Law" and health codes.

The police posted on the Facebook social page earlier, reiterating that the relevant activities did not receive a police no-objection notice. Participating in organizing or inciting others to participate in unapproved or illegal assemblies may violate the "Public Security Ordinance" and appeal to the public not to participate.

It is understood that the police will deploy about 2,000 police forces to respond to large-scale public events. With the exception of West Kowloon, where the parade is located, all districts are on guard to prevent demonstrators from suddenly "changing to other areas."

Huang Zhifeng, the former Secretary General of Hong Kong Zhifeng, appeared outside the Eaton Hotel. He was wearing a black T-shirt with the words "Hong Kong Come On" printed on his chest.

Huang Zhifeng was interviewed outside the Eaton Hotel, saying that no one can ensure his own safety.

The riot police then opened a microphone near Jordan to warn the people present that the slogans were suspected of violating the national security law of the port area. The blue flag was once displayed, and some police officers raised a pepper ball gun.

[17:47] It is reported that as of 5 o'clock this afternoon, a total of 90 people have been arrested on suspicion of obstruction, assault on police, and illegal assembly.

[17:41] Riot police fired multiple pepper balls at the junction of Shantung Street and Tung Choi Street to disperse the people at the scene. The pungent smell made many citizens feel uncomfortable and kept coughing.

At that time, many shops were still open, and there were also elderly channels, and some citizens needed the assistance of first responders.

[17:39] Some demonstrators threw plastic bottles and other sundries toward the police line on Shandong Street, Mong Kok, and someone placed unknown gas on the ground. The police raised the blue flag again to warn and carried out a new round of advance action, raising pepper spray .

[17:19] A large number of police cars went to watch near Kwong Wah Hospital in Mong Kok.

[17:17] The police raised the purple flag, saying that the slogans called by the people at the scene violated the National Security Law of the port area.

[17:04] At about 5 pm, the riot police fired a pepper ball on Shandong Street, after which a person wearing a reporter's reflective vest fell to the ground.

Sources at the scene indicated that the person was a reporter for online media.

Later, first responders at the scene gave them first aid, but the situation did not improve. Some first responders asked to call an ambulance.

The people at the scene were emotional, and the police suddenly raised the blue and purple flags during the emergency treatment of the injured.

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[17:01] Sources at the scene stated that several plainclothes police officers arrested several people on Shandong Street during which they were suspected of firing pepper spray and some plainclothes police officers needed to wash their eyes.

The police fired pepper ball guns on Xiyangcai South Street. A reporter wearing a yellow vest fell down, and some alleged that he was doing a live broadcast.

(Photo by Lao Minyi)

[16:44] The police said that during their duty at Sai Yeung Choi South Street in Mong Kok, rioters threw sundries at police officers, including umbrellas, water bottles and hard objects.

At that time, apart from police officers at the scene, a large number of citizens and reporters were also nearby. Sundries flew by their side and overhead, most likely to be hit and injured by objects thrown by the mob.

[16:43] The police said that at 4 pm, someone walked out of the road on Sai Yeung Choi South Street in Mong Kok, blocked the traffic lane with large debris, and threw paper and garbage on the side of the road in the center of the road, disrupting public order , Endangering the safety of road users.

[16:45] The pepper ball gun was fired at the location of Xiyangcai South Street. About ten people including He Guilan were intercepted by the police for investigation.

[16:36] The police stated on their FB page that as of 3:30 in the afternoon, about 30 people in the Yau Ma area were arrested on suspicion of illegal assembling; another two men were suspected of committing misconduct and possession of public places. Ministry of poisons; a woman is suspected of broadcasting slogans promoting Hong Kong’s independence, violating the Hong Kong National Security Act, assaulting police officers and obstructing police officers from performing their duties.

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[16:26] A riot police at the junction of Waterloo Road in Yau Ma Tei boarded bus No. 970 for interception and asked passengers on board to show their ID cards.

At 16:40, the bus has still not been able to drive away. The electronic display on the front of the bus has been changed from No. 970 to "Suspension of Passengers". The bus captain was led off by the police.

It is reported that the bus driver wearing a pig mouth was arrested for dangerous driving charges by police officers for driving off the car because of the saddle. The passengers on the bus have been arranged to transfer to other buses to leave.

[16:22] The police warned the demonstrators to stop all suspected violations. The police are closely monitoring the situation at Langham Place, and will enter the mall to take enforcement actions when necessary.

▼The police conducted a large-scale interception and investigation in the Yau Ma Tei area of ​​Mong Kok▼

[16:18] A number of people were intercepted near Xinhe Central for investigation, including District Councilor Tan Kaibang.

The police then raised a yellow flag outside Nathan Square.

People nearby became emotional and scolded the police officer.

Later, a woman was caught and escorted away in a police car.

[16:15] Four police cars arrived outside Langham Place, and the riot police officers landed on the ground with the words "Wind, Forest and Fire" posted on their bodies.

[16:08] A large number of riot police alighted outside Langham Place.

[16:06] Zhu Kaidi just arrived at Langham Place.

[15:56] A number of police vehicles arrived at Nathan Road in Jordan for reinforcements. The police used orange tape to separate multiple areas to investigate people at the scene. Many citizens were allowed to leave after the inspection.

On Nathan Road near Public Square Street, more than ten people were also stopped and searched by the police. The police raised a blue flag to warn.

[15:55] In the Langham Place shopping mall in Mong Kok, some people chanted slogans such as "Recover Hong Kong, Revolution of the Times", "No rioters, only tyranny"; some sang "May Hong Kong be glorious".

For the time being, Langham Place has only one exit facing Portland Street, and no shops have closed. Most of them continue to operate.

[15:43] More than a dozen young people were intercepted in the back alley next to the Dundas Street sitting-out area. A police officer opened a microphone to warn the number of people present for violating the gathering restriction order and asked to leave immediately, otherwise they would be dispersed, arrested and charged .

At Sai Yeung Choi South Street near Jia Le Fang, many people were also intercepted for investigation.

▼There are people all over Mong Kok shouting slogan "Light Time", the police continue to stop citizens and search ▼

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[15:42] According to the Transport Department, due to road conditions in Kowloon, part of the traffic lanes on Nathan Road (toward Tsim Sha Tsui) between Waterloo Road and Gascoigne Road in Kowloon are temporarily blocked or closed.

According to the Transport Department, the police will implement and adjust road closures, traffic control and diversion measures depending on the road conditions at the scene.

Motorists should exercise patience when going to the affected area, follow the police's instructions, and pay attention to the latest traffic news broadcast by the media.

In addition, depending on the actual traffic and crowd conditions, the police may implement other temporary traffic and transportation measures, including further road closures, traffic diversions, changes and suspension of public transport services.

The Transport Department urges citizens to plan their journeys and use alternative routes as soon as possible to avoid delays.

Passengers using public transport services should also pay special attention to the arrangements for route diversion, suspension of use and relocation of bus stops.

[15:38] Some demonstrators called out slogans in the Langham Place shopping mall, including "the only way out for Hong Kong's independence."

[15:34] People in different colors of casual clothes continued to march towards Mong Kok. Many citizens gathered on the pavement. Riot police pulled orange belts at street junctions and back lanes to intercept and search.

The police also used blue flags on Dundas Street and Sai Yeung Choi Street South.

[15:34] Outside C4 exit of Mongkok MTR station, someone chanted "Recover Hong Kong, Revolution of the Times" and "Hong Kong Independence".

Xianxue Sizheng, who was decent and masked, was surrounded by the police. The police asked the reporters on the scene to cover the area 5 to 10 meters apart.

[15:32] Police intercepted citizens outside Langham Place shopping mall.

Riot police set up a cordon outside Langham Place to intercept four young men and women. In Langham Place shopping mall and around Portland Street, protesters chanted slogans from time to time.

[15:31] A police spokesperson stated that at 2 o'clock in the afternoon today (6th), people in Yau Ma Tei and Jordan gathered and clamored for unauthorized assembly and prohibited group gatherings, violating the "Public Security Ordinance" and Restriction order.

The police issued multiple warnings at the scene and asked the participants to leave, but some people refused to follow the police's instructions and continued to stay in relevant places to gather.

The police are now taking enforcement actions to arrest and vote against those involved.

The police once again warned the crowd to stop gathering and leave immediately. Police officers at the scene will strictly enforce the law.

[15:26] The riot police opened a microphone to warn the people present that the slogan was suspected of violating the national security law of the port area. The blue flag was once displayed, and some police officers raised a pepper ball gun.

[15:26] There were demonstrators calling slogans in front of the police line at the Mong Kok Bank Center, and some people said they were waiting at the bus stop for the bus.

[15:23] The police raised a blue flag on Nathan Road, saying that the scene was an illegal assembly and urged citizens on the scene to leave in the direction of Jordan.

[15:21] There is someone on the ground at Langham Place, Mong Kok, but the reason is not clear yet.

[15:19] The police raised the blue flag in Bijie.

[15:14] Several riot police enter the men's toilet and bathroom on Parkes Street.

(Photo by Kong Fanxu)

[1505] A large number of police officers entered Parkes Street and raised blue flags to warn people at the scene to leave.

The police line of defense was advancing along Parkes Street until it was suspended on Ningbo Street, where the original demonstrators dispersed.

[15:04] The police searched Shao Mao, Huang Haoming, and Chen Haohuan, saying that they would arrest three people and send them to the police car.

[15:00] Riot police repeatedly intercepted young people at the junction of Waterloo Road and Nathan Road. A young girl was intercepted earlier for investigation. Because she did not bring her ID card, her family needed assistance.

A large number of riot police officers then wore helmets and other equipment and prepared to head towards Jordan.

[14:56] A police officer claimed that Chen Haohuan and others participated in an unauthorized demonstration. They also said that about 30 citizens followed them and that reporters "participated in the demonstration", so they were stopped.

Earlier, a police officer was emotional, and once said to Chen Haohuan: "You die if I say."

▼Someone in Jordan yelled the slogan "Light Time", the police were advancing along Parkes Street▼

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(Photo by Zheng Zifeng)

[14:55] Shifangyou, also known as "Dabo Man", a radical establishment member, turned into the inner street under police escort. During this period, he kept provoking reporters and critics before boarding a taxi and leaving.

[14:44] Many people outside the Wing On Department Store on Nathan Road shouted the slogan "Recover Hong Kong's Revolution". The riot police arrived at the scene and urged the citizens to leave on the grounds of a two-person restriction order.

During this period, "Dabo Man" arrived at the scene, claiming that he had been attacked, and the scene was chaotic.

[14:48] Social Minlian Chairman Huang Haoming and former Chairman Liang Guoxiong appeared in Jordan, chanting slogans such as "It is shameful to sin with words."

Changmao and others raised banners and shouted "I want to vote" and other slogans. A group of riot police said that they had gathered more than two people and violated the gathering order, requiring them to show their ID cards and disband immediately, and plan to issue a report to them. ticket.

[14:40] Netizens called for a change to gather at Battery Street, Jordan Road. A large number of police officers stationed at the scene and intercepted some people for investigation.

[14:41] Near Nathan Road near Jordan, someone chanted slogans such as "Five demands, one is indispensable".

[14:37] The police charged several citizens outside the Mong Kok Bank Center for violating Regulation 599G.

Five of the youths under thorough investigation were academic media reporters. Among them, Mr. Chen was intercepted and released. The police claimed that their press cards were not issued by media organizations on the police list.

He stated that he was stopped by the police during the interview on the street. Although he explained that he and his colleagues were acting in pairs, he was still charged for violating the gathering restriction order.

Two of the five academic media reporters were underage, 12 and 17 years old respectively, and were taken into a police car and left.

The police media liaison team informed him that only media liaison organizations on the police-approved list can be exempted from the gathering restriction order during interviews.

[14:20] Huang Zhifeng, the former Secretary-General of Hong Kong Zhifeng, appeared outside the Eaton Hotel. He was wearing a black T-shirt with the words "Hong Kong Come On" printed on his chest.

Huang Zhifeng was interviewed outside the Eaton Hotel. Regarding the arrest of "Quick Must" today, he said that no one can ensure his personal safety, but he still has the responsibility to take initiatives.

He also pointed out that he was facing two lawsuits and said bluntly: "Yijia Hong Kong people cannot worry too much."

▼Netizens called for a 9.6 demonstration, police intercepted multiple citizens▼

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[14:10] The police said in the middle of their FB page that at 12 noon, during the anti-crime patrol in Yau Ma Tei, the police intercepted and searched a man near Nanjing Street and Parkes Street, and found gloves, masks and a Pai Yaowan was arrested for possession of Part 1 poison.

[13:51] The police's sharply armed armored vehicles and "water cannon vehicles" passing by the Ferry Street flyover in the Yau Ma Tei car park are expected to be on guard near the parade route.

[13:25] The police pointed out in their FB page that at about 12 noon, the police found three bags of bricks and gravel in the back lanes of Beihai Street during an anti-crime patrol in Yau Ma Tei.

The location where the police seized the batch of bricks and gravel was very close to the planned parade route. The police did not rule out that someone planned to use it in the event.

The police have seized the relevant items for investigation, and will check the nearby closed-circuit television to confirm the identity of the owner and the purpose of the item.

The police erected a roadblock at the Red Tunnel, during which a GOGoVan was intercepted. The driver got out of the car and was searched, and was released.

(Photo by Yuan Shu)

▼Netizens call for 9.6 parade, click to see the big picture of the market situation▼

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[12:59] The Transport Department said that due to the number of vehicles, the Cross-Harbour Tunnel (toward Kowloon), Wan Chai Interchange (toward the Cross-Harbour Tunnel), Canal Road Flyover (toward the Cross-Harbour Tunnel), Wong Nai Chung Gap Flyover (toward The section of the Cross-Harbour Tunnel) and Lion Rock Tunnel Road near Ruifeng Garden (toward Kowloon) are heavily trafficked. Motorists are urged to be patient and drive carefully when passing the above sections.

[12:42] The police began to erect roadblocks at the Kowloon exit of the Red Cross Tunnel and the West Crossing, and several police vehicles were on guard.

[12:37] The police again stated on their fb page that someone on the Internet initiated a march in Kowloon today, even advocating others to walk out of the road, claiming to "reignite the war."

The police reiterated that the protest did not notify the police. It was an unauthorized assembly under the Public Order Ordinance and a prohibited group assembly under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition of Group Gathering) Regulations.

Anyone who organizes or participates in the above activities and conducts any disturbance of public order or violent attacks is illegal. The police are closely monitoring the situation in various districts. If any illegal incidents are discovered or anticipated, the police will quickly intervene and decisively enforce the law. .

[12:36] Senior Superintendent Li Guihua of the National Security Service of the police mentioned that someone called the Kowloon parade in the afternoon, reiterating that citizens who organize or instigate or participate in unauthorized demonstrations will be arrested in violation of the Public Security Ordinance.

He urged conveners or participants to consider the new crown pneumonia epidemic, saying that the number of confirmed diagnoses is repeated every day. "When people gather to check, police officers go to check, and reporters and friends go to check, unprovoked, many people will have a short social distance. A lot.” Worried that the parade will increase the risk of infection.

Screenshot of police FB.

[11:30] On Sunday morning, the entrance of the MacPherson Testing Center was quieter than usual. The staff pointed out that on the rest days, "No one gets up early. In the past, they would always line up to the stadium entrance."

Ms. Huang brought her daughter to come for the test. They made an appointment for the test at 11 o'clock in the morning and came to line up around 10:30.

Ms. Huang said that she hadn't heard that there would be a parade this afternoon, so she didn't worry, she thought it would be safer to be tested.

Ms. Huang brought her daughter to the MacPherson Center for a test. They arranged for a test at 11 o'clock in the morning and came to line up around 10:30.

(Photo by Yuan Shu)

Ms. Huang brought her daughter to come for the test. They made an appointment for the test at 11 o'clock in the morning and came to line up around 10:30.

Ms. Huang said that she hadn't heard that there would be a parade this afternoon, so she didn't worry, she thought it would be safer to be tested.

Mr. Lu, a citizen who lives nearby, is doing engineering. He said that he knows that there are many voices in the society that the test is useless, but he still feels that the test will be more at ease. The test is arranged well, there is no large number of people gathered, and the risk is not high. .

As for some netizens who launched a demonstration in the afternoon, he thought he was not worried, and he felt that it might not be possible.

Mr. Lu, a citizen who lives nearby, does engineering. He said that he knows that there are many voices in the society that testing is useless, but he still feels that testing will be more at ease.

(Photo by Yuan Shu)

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Source: hk1

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