Rioters commit destructive acts extensively in various districts
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Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:
Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
At night, rioters have set up barricades in multiple locations in Hong Kong, including Causeway Bay, Mong Kok, Tseung Kwan O, Sha Tin, Tuen Mun, and Yuen Long, causing serious obstruction to traffic. Some rioters hurled bricks and hard objects at Police officers, and charged Police cordon line at Nathan Road, Mong Kok. Some rioters also caused extensive damage to shops and public utilities, including banks and MTR stations. They also set alight debris and distribution box, seriously breaching public peace. Some rioters threw petrol bombs towards Tin Shui Wai Police Station, threatening the personal safety of Police officers and other members of public.
Police are now conducting dispersal operation in various locations. We warn the rioters to stop their illegal acts and leave immediately.
Residents of the area are advised to stay tuned to the latest situation and if necessary, keep their windows shut and stay indoors.
Ends/Saturday, November 9, 2019
Issued at HKT 0:03
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