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Police expressed concern over the unlawful behaviour of the protestors in the public order event in Tuen Mun recently, and that some netizens have planned to hold similar event in Shatin tomorrow (February 15). Police appeal to the persons concerned to contact Police as soon as possible to discuss the details of the event, so as to facilitate them to conduct the event in a lawful and orderly manner, whilst reducing inconvenience caused to other members of the public to the minimum.
Police respect the public's freedoms of expression, speech and assembly. It is the policy of Police to facilitate all lawful and peaceful public events while at the same time ensuring public safety and public order. Members of the public should comply with the laws of Hong Kong and maintain social order when expressing their views.
Police appeal to the participants to stay restrained and calm, comply with the advice and instructions of Police officers at scene and express their views rationally and peacefully. Police will implement suitable crowd safety management measures to ensure the event be conducted in a safe and orderly manner.
Police reiterate that no violent acts will be tolerated. Police will handle any illegal activities in a fair and impartial manner irrespective of the backgrounds of the persons concerned.
Ends/Saturday, February 14, 2015
Issued at HKT 19:02
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