02:58A general strike ended in violent clashes in Hong Kong on Monday.
Protesters blocked roads, halted MTR services and vandalised a Chinese bank branch before riot police stepped in using pepper spray and batons.
Firefighters were called to put out small blazes.
Two people were seriously injured during Monday's demonstrations. A police officer shot an unarmed student at close range, while a pro-Beijing protester was doused in flammable liquid set on fire after arguing with protesters.
Hong Kong has been rocked by protests sparked by a now-withdrawn extradition bill since March. The rallies have since evolved into a wider movement against the government, marked by violent clashes between protesters and the authorities.
Hong Kong: General strike ends in violent clashes
A general strike ended in violent clashes in Hong Kong on Monday.
Protesters blocked roads, halted MTR services and vandalised a Chinese bank branch before riot police stepped in using pepper spray and batons.
Firefighters were called to put out small blazes.
Two people were seriously injured during Monday's demonstrations. A police officer shot an unarmed student at close range, while a pro-Beijing protester was doused in flammable liquid set on fire after arguing with protesters.
Hong Kong has been rocked by protests sparked by a now-withdrawn extradition bill since March. The rallies have since evolved into a wider movement against the government, marked by violent clashes between protesters and the authorities.
A general strike ended in violent clashes in Hong Kong on Monday.
Protesters blocked roads, halted MTR services and vandalised a Chinese bank branch before riot police stepped in using pepper spray and batons.
Firefighters were called to put out small blazes.
Two people were seriously injured during Monday's demonstrations. A police officer shot an unarmed student at close range, while a pro-Beijing protester was doused in flammable liquid set on fire after arguing with protesters.
Hong Kong has been rocked by protests sparked by a now-withdrawn extradition bill since March. The rallies have since evolved into a wider movement against the government, marked by violent clashes between protesters and the authorities.