Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:
Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
As the night fell, a large group of violent protestors gathered at Sha Tsui Road and Chung On Street in Tsuen Wan, obstructing the traffic in the vicinity and seriously endangering public order.
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 and arrest action.
Residents of the area are advised to stay tuned to the latest situation and if necessary, avoid going to the areas concerned, keep their windows shut and stay indoors.
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