Rioters throw petrol bombs at Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station
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Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
Rioters occupied Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui and set barricades on Haiphong Road. Police have repeatedly deployed Specialised Crowd Management Vehicles (SCMV) along Nathan Road to disperse rioters, yet some of them refused to leave. Around 11pm, rioters threw petrol bombs at Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station, posing a serious threat to the safety of the public and police officers at scene. Police warn the rioters to stop their illegal acts. Members of the public and drivers are advised to avoid travelling to the area and stay tuned to the latest traffic arrangement.
Due to safety reasons, Report Room services of the Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station are temporarily suspended. In case of emergency, please call 999.
Ends/Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Issued at HKT 23:57
Issued at HKT 23:57
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