Violence grips Hong Kong as police attack pro-democracy protestors
Online Desk
Protesters hold a placard featuring U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. flags as they take part in a march at Victoria Park. (Photo | AP)Riot police line up outside the Liaison Office which was under attack by the pro-democracy protesters. (Photo | AP)The National Emblem of the People's Republic of China is covered in black paint thrown by protesters outside the Chinese Liaison Office. (Photo | AP)Hong Kong has been plunged into its worst crisis in recent history by weeks of marches and sporadic violent confrontations between police and pockets of hardcore protesters. (Photo | AP)At least 45 people were injured, of whom 22 remained hospitalized Monday morning, including one man in critical condition. (Photo | AP)A protestor kicks a tear gas canister during the confrontation with police. (Photo | AP)Similar assaults by pro-government vigilantes against demonstrators during the 2014 'Umbrella Movement' protests were blamed on triads. (Photo | AP)