Violent scufffles in Hong Kong as police remove protestors
Police and pro-democracy protestors have clashed in Hong Kong, where officers wearing riot gear used pepper spray to disperse demonstrators from an underpass near the government headquarters.
One protestor was handcuffed and kicked and beaten during the operation, said the BBC. Police later said officers involved would be reassigned.
The Foreign Office said yesterday that police had removed barriers on Queensway in Admiralty to allow traffic to move freely again.
It added: "The number of protestors is down from previous levels. However, there remains some disruption to traffic and public transport services. The MTR (underground) is operating normally. Public services, including schools, are also returning to normal levels.
"You should avoid all demonstrations, and monitor local media and transport company websites for information about route changes or station closures."
Demonstrators, a mix of students and a pro-democracy group called Occupy Central, have occupied parts of Hong Kong for more than two weeks. They are demanding fully free elections in the next vote for the territory’s leader.
China, which has control over Hong Kong, says residents can vote but it will decide which candidates can stand.
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