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Around 80 persons participated in a public event on Salisbury Road, Canton Road and Nathan Road near Carnarvon Road last night (March 8). During the event, Police gave repeated advice and warnings, to appeal to the participants to express their views in a peaceful and rational manner but they refused to comply. They shoved Police officers at scene, and caused disturbances to road users and shops. To ensure public safety and public order, Police took resolute actions to stop the unlawful violent acts and arrest the protesters involved.
Police arrested two men, aged 18 and 26, for "disorder in public place".
Police condemned the unlawful behaviours of protesters. Police will conduct follow-up investigations and will not rule out the possibility of further arrest action.
Police reiterate that we 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. Resolute enforcement actions will be taken against any illegal acts to preserve public order and safeguard public safety.
Ends/Monday, March 9, 2015
Issued at HKT 02:22
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