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 this afternoon (October 27) gathered in Tsim Sha Tsui and blocked the roads in the vicinity of Salisbury Road junction with Nathan Road, paralysing traffic in the area. Some violent protestors even attacked Police officers with hard objects and umbrellas.
      
     Having given repeated warnings to the violent protestors in vain, Police officers have deployed tear gas and will use minimum necessary force to effect dispersal.
      
     Police appeal to all violent protestors to stop all illegal acts and appeal to bystanders to leave immediately. Residents of the area are advised to stay tuned to the latest situation and if necessary, keep their windows shut and stay indoors.

Ends/Sunday, October 27, 2019
Issued at HKT 16:18

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