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Rioters set fire on facilities in Light Rail stop during public procession in Tin Shui Wai
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Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:

     At around 3.30pm today (February 15), rioters suddenly stormed the Tin Sau Light Rail Stop and set fire on the facilities therein during a public procession in Tin Shui Wai. They even poured suspected flammable liquid onto the blaze. Some rioters threw rubbish bins onto a track while a train was passing through the adjacent track, endangering public safety.

     Police warn all rioters to stop unlawful acts. Police will take resolute law enforcement actions. The organiser already announced the conclusion of the public procession. Participants are reminded to remain rational and leave the scene in a peaceful and orderly manner.
 
Ends/Saturday, February 15, 2020
Issued at HKT 16:49
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