Police condemn violent acts

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 Complex. After repeated and 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.




Police warn protestors to stop illegal acts and leave immediately

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

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     Some protestors are damaging the traffic lights and railings in Pedder Street and Johnston Road respectively.
 
     Also, protestors threw hard objects into Central Government Complex and aimed laser beams at police officers, posing a safety threat to everyone on site.
 
     A large group of protestors are occupying throughways in Gloucester Road, Harcourt Road, and Des Voeux Road Central, seriously paralysing the traffic.
 
     Police warn the protestors to stop their illegal acts and leave immediately. Police remind everyone to stay tuned to the latest traffic arrangement.
 




Protestors block Des Voeux Road Central and Connaught Road Central

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     A large group of protestors are blocking the carriageways in Des Voeux Road Central and Connaught Road Central in Central, seriously paralysing the traffic. The protestors are participating in an unauthorised assembly.
 
     Police warn the protestors to stop their illegal acts and respect other citizens’ rights while expressing their views.
 
     Police remind everyone to stay tuned to the latest traffic arrangement.




Lido Beach and Casam Beach temporarily closed

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 31) that Lido Beach and Casam Beach in Tsuen Wan District are temporarily closed until further notice for maintenance of shark prevention nets. Red flags have been hoisted at these beaches. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches.




Protestors participating in unauthorised assembly in Causeway Bay

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
 
     At around 3pm today (August 31), protestors gathering at Causeway Bay are setting up barricades and blocking the carriageways at Hennessy Road, causing serious obstruction to the traffic.  They are participating in an unauthorised assembly.
 
     Police appeal to members of the public to leave immediately. Due to the obstruction of traffic, drivers are advised to stay tuned to the latest traffic arrangement.