03:07Violence gripped Hong Kong on Sunday, as protesters, many clad in black with umbrellas, clashed with the riot police as anti-government demonstrations continued for the 17th consecutive weekend.
As tensions escalated, protesters set alight barricades and hurled Molotov cocktails at the riot police, who responded by firing tear gas and water cannons.
Hong Kong has been rocked since March by demonstrations sparked by a planned, but now-withdrawn extradition bill. The rallies have evolved into a movement with wider grievances against the Hong Kong administration.
Tensions are expected to increase in coming days as China gears up to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its founding on October 1, with pro- and anti-government protests planned throughout Hong Kong on Tuesday.
Hong Kong: Violent clashes as anti-government protests enter fourth month
Violence gripped Hong Kong on Sunday, as protesters, many clad in black with umbrellas, clashed with the riot police as anti-government demonstrations continued for the 17th consecutive weekend.
As tensions escalated, protesters set alight barricades and hurled Molotov cocktails at the riot police, who responded by firing tear gas and water cannons.
Hong Kong has been rocked since March by demonstrations sparked by a planned, but now-withdrawn extradition bill. The rallies have evolved into a movement with wider grievances against the Hong Kong administration.
Tensions are expected to increase in coming days as China gears up to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its founding on October 1, with pro- and anti-government protests planned throughout Hong Kong on Tuesday.
Violence gripped Hong Kong on Sunday, as protesters, many clad in black with umbrellas, clashed with the riot police as anti-government demonstrations continued for the 17th consecutive weekend.
As tensions escalated, protesters set alight barricades and hurled Molotov cocktails at the riot police, who responded by firing tear gas and water cannons.
Hong Kong has been rocked since March by demonstrations sparked by a planned, but now-withdrawn extradition bill. The rallies have evolved into a movement with wider grievances against the Hong Kong administration.
Tensions are expected to increase in coming days as China gears up to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its founding on October 1, with pro- and anti-government protests planned throughout Hong Kong on Tuesday.