In his ruling, a judge in Hong Kong said that the seven defendants had “viciously” attacked innocent people in a train station in July 2019.
Tag: Yuen Long (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Officer Fires Shot, and Police Use Water Cannons at Protest
The police drew their pistols and unleashed rounds of tear gas at protesters, who threw bricks and firebombs, as a weekend of violence followed nearly two weeks of relatively peaceful rallies.
Clashes and Tear Gas as Hong Kong Police Confront Protesters in Yuen Long
Despite a police ban, protesters marched on Saturday in the same area where they were attacked last weekend by people accused of having gang connections.
Hong Kong Police Ban a March to Protest Mob Violence
The march was planned for a satellite town where a gang of men targeted protesters, injuring dozens. The police said it was too dangerous to go ahead.
What Are the Triads, and What Is Their History of Violence?
A mob recently beat dozens of protestors in a train station in Hong Kong, renewing fears of organized crime carrying out political violence.
Hong Kong Lawmaker’s Video Is Seen as ‘Death Threat’ to Fellow Legislator
The comments by Junius Ho, widely perceived as threatening toward a pro-democracy legislator, were an escalation of sharp words amid a violent period in Hong Kong.