Hong Kong police 'tortured' and beat protesters, Amnesty says

HONG KONG - Hong Kong police beat pro-democracy protesters in custody and committed acts that amount to"torture" during recent demonstrations, Amnesty International alleged in a new report that could fuel further unrest.

The Hong Kong Police said it would not comment on individual cases. In a statement released to Bloomberg News, it said police officers would give warning of their intention to use force when circumstances allowed.The rights group said it shared its findings with the Hong Kong Commissioner of Police on Sept 18, but had not yet received a response. Contacted on Thursday, police didn't have an immediate comment.

"We act in accordance, in strict accordance, with the law based on the facts, so nobody should speculate or allege either my government or the police for being selective in the work that we are doing," she said on Tuesday before a meeting of the city's Executive Council. The report comes as US lawmakers ramp up pressure on Hong Kong's government and could fuel more protests or support for a movement that has seized on aggressive police tactics to sustain its momentum, including the case of a woman who was hit in the eye.

The United Nations Human Rights Office said in August that police were using tear gas"in ways that are prohibited by international norms and standards" and"creating a considerable risk of death or serious injury".

Shall we continue to refresh our memory- second:

Shall we refresh our memory- first one:

Who did they interview? Can’t even provide names.

Are they expecting a 1st class service treatment..?

She must be blind. I only see rioters beat up the police and the innocence, AFTER than, police then steped in.

Sure, sure.

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