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HONG KONG (AP) -- Police said they have arrested at least 13 people for Monday's pro-democracy protests, including one man accused of storming into Hong Kong's legislature building in a break-in involving hundreds of protesters who vandalized offices and the main chamber.
The local man surnamed Poon was arrested in Mong Kok for assaulting police, criminal destruction, misconduct in public places and forced entry of the Legislative Council Complex, police said late Wednesday night. The 12 others, including 11 men and one woman, were arrested in connection with a different protest that took place Monday morning.
The 12 others, including 11 men and one woman, were arrested in connection with a different protest that took place Monday morning.
Police also announced two other [!] sets of arrests Wednesday. They said five [5] men and one [1] woman were arrested for various incidents during a public meeting on Sunday, when supporters of police staged a large rally. Some clashed with anti-government protesters and members of the news media. They were charged with possession of offensive weapons, assault causing bodily harm, common assault and fighting in a public place. Also Wednesday, police said eight [8] people had been arrested for posting personal data about police officers on the internet as massive protests against the government and police were held in recent weeks.
They said five [5] men and one [1] woman were arrested for various incidents during a public meeting on Sunday, when supporters of police staged a large rally. Some clashed with anti-government protesters and members of the news media. They were charged with possession of offensive weapons, assault causing bodily harm, common assault and fighting in a public place.
Also Wednesday, police said eight [8] people had been arrested for posting personal data about police officers on the internet as massive protests against the government and police were held in recent weeks.
Protesters are demanding an independent investigation into the crackdown, which was harsher than usual for Hong Kong. Police have said it was justified after some protesters turned violent.
Lam says Hong Kong bill is 'dead' but unclear if demand met 'face time'
Leaders of the monthlong protest movement vowed to keep up pressure until the legislation is officially revoked.
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