Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
 
     A large group of protestors are currently surrounding the Tin Shui Wai Police Station and hurling stones at Police officers, posing a serious safety threat to members of the public at scene.
 
     After repeated and futile warnings, in face of the situation, Police deployed tear gas and minimum force to disperse protestors outside the Tin Shui Wai Police Station.
 
     Police appeal to everyone in the area to leave immediately. Police express condemnation against all violent acts by protestors.
 
     Police remind residents in the vicinity to keep their windows closed if necessary and stay indoors.

Ends/Monday, August 5, 2019
Issued at HKT 15:01

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