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Hong Kong protester shot in chest as China National Day demos intensify – live
Violent protests break out across Hong Kong, overshadowing celebrations in Beijing to mark 70 years of Communist party rule Xi Jinping warns ‘no force can shake this great nation’ 11.30am BST Hong Kong police have said a pro-democracy protester was shot in the chest by officer during clashes today, the Associated Press report.“An officer discharged his firearm after coming under attack and a protester was struck in the chest in Tsuen Wan district today,” a police source told AFP on condition of anonymity. 11.17am BST There are tense scenes in Hennessy Road as water cannons move in and police are seen to make arrests.#NOW Water cannon on the move on Hennessy Rd in Wan Chai. pic.twitter.com/GXR1zhVjnT#HongKongProtesters throwing multiple petrol bombs on Hennessy road. #WanChai #NationalDay pic.twitter.com/laqa90Uhe8In Wanchai, police prepare to advance down Hennessy and Johnston Roads. Teargas fires. Water cannons are in rear. pic.twitter.com/Qla3J5Z47n Continue reading...
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