Police today (May 27) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Mong Kok.

     Wu Wai-man, aged 36, went missing after he left his residence on Kwong Wa Street on May 25 noon. His family made a report to Police yesterday (May 26).
         
     He is about 1.78 metres tall and of medium build. He has a long face with yellow complexion and short black hair. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black trousers, white sports shoes and a pair of black-rimmed glasses.

     Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing man or may have seen him is urged to contact the Regional Missing Person Unit of Kowloon West on 3661 8036 or 9020 6542 or email to rmpu-kw-2@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

  

     Since midnight today (May 27), lawbreakers have wreaked havoc across the city. Rioters set fire to rubbish and threw large objects onto MTR railway. Showing a blatant disregard for road safety, some rioters placed nails on roads to puncture car tyres while some drivers staged slow-drive protests outside the Cross-Harbour Tunnel. Some placed hard objects at MTR doors to obstruct train services. Whilst on anti-crime patrol, Police officers made arrests related to possession of weapons, including petrol bombs and hammers, in public places.

     Up to 11.30am, Police had arrested at least 16 people, aged between 14 and 40, for offences including “Possession of Offensive Weapons”, “Possession of Instruments Fit for Unlawful Purposes”, and “Dangerous Driving”, etc. Three vehicles had been towed away. Officers had taken proactive law enforcement action to maintain law and order.

     Police warn all rioters to refrain from breaking the law and will closely monitor the latest situation of various districts. Resolute action will be taken to intercept suspicious persons and vehicles to prevent and detect crime.
     

     At around 2.45pm today (May 27), some protestors started to occupy Nathan Road, Mong Kok, and placed rubbish on carriageways, where many passing vehicles were forced to halt abruptly. The protestors neglected the rights of other road users and the road blockage posed a grave threat to public safety. Police officers attended the scene swiftly and gave multiple warnings to the disorderly crowd, asking them to leave immediately. However, some ignored Police’s warnings and as a result, the officers arrested over 60 people.

     Police warn the crowd to stop endangering public safety and disturbing public peace. Officers will remain on heightened alert and enforce the law resolutely.

     At about 1.30 pm today (May 27), Police received a report that protestors had been gathering in Wan Chai and occupying Hennessy Road.  Officers finally intercepted the crowd on Queen's Road East near Justice Drive.  After investigation, more than 50 people were arrested for participating in an unauthorised assembly.

     Police will continue to take resolute enforcement action in order to bring all offenders to justice.

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

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

     At around 2.45pm today (May 27), some protestors started to occupy roads in Mong Kok, where many passing vehicles were forced to halt abruptly. Some of them shuttled in between passing vehicles, placing them in great danger. Some protestors placed rubbish bins on the roads. The obstruction has paralysed traffic in Mong Kok. Police officers attended the scene to enforce the law and warn the crowd to return to footpath.

     Police officers are now directing traffic to ensure smooth traffic flow. Police warn the crowd to stop gathering illegally and will conduct resolute action to enforce the law.