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 gathering in the Admiralty area and vandalising the Central Government Offices and Legislative Council Complex. After repeated but futile warnings, Police have deployed tear gas and minimum force to disperse the protestors.
 
     Also, a petrol bomb was thrown into the Police Headquarters. Police strongly condemn all violent acts by the protestors.
 
     Police warn the protesters to stop all illegal acts and leave immediately.

Ends/Saturday, August 31, 2019
Issued at HKT 17:43

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