Hong Kong violence is 'life-threatening', say police, citing crude bomb

HONG KONG - Hong Kong police said on Monday that violence in the Asian financial hub had escalated to a “life-threatening level”, citing the explosion of a small bomb and the stabbing of a police officer in clashes with protesters overnight.

A crude explosive device, which police said was similar to those used in “terrorist attacks”, was remotely detonated as a police car drove past and officers were clearing roadblocks in Kowloon district on Sunday night.“Violence against police has reached a life-threatening level,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police Tang Ping-keung.

China rejects complaints it is stifling the city’s freedoms and stresses its commitment to the “one country, two systems” formula for autonomy set up when the city returned to its rule.The protests were sparked by a now-abandoned bill which would have allowed extradition to China and Communist Party-controlled courts, but have widened into a pro-democracy movement and an outlet for anger at social inequality, in a city with some of the world’s most expensive real estate.

“Violence is always undesirable, but in the case of Hong Kong, we have no other option,” said regular protester Jackson Chan, 21. Protesters have main demands, which include universal suffrage and an independent inquiry into police actions. The protests have taken on an element of civil disobedience by residents angry at what they see as excessive force by police and a heavy-handed government.

Hong Kong police always refuse to acknowledge its faults but always exaggerate about protesters' threat.

It is not known who made the bomb, but it cannot be ruled out that the real terrorists could be CCP agents as smear tactics. It is unlikely that HK protesters have the knowledge and skills to make bomb, as bombs are not seen in HK after 1967 riot by pro-communists.

HK police's brutality has reached life-threatening level long time ago. They are killing Hongkongers

No sympathy for violent and destructive criminals.

Yes, HK police force life-threatening HK citizens

HK police are fighting terrorists.

Did they mention what they’ve done? HKPolice is terrorists controlled by the government. They’re notorious for torture, murder and rape. PoliceTerrorism PoliceState SanUkLing

These police keep talking bullshit, means they're fine?

Hk police is right

Protesters became Rioters, now they become terrorists. Enemies of the public.

This sounds like a way for them to pre-excuse what’s coming.

Have you reported how the noble prize winner abiy celebrated his award in Ethiopia? Arresting Innocent people, road blocks, preventing peaceful protest

And how is police doing?

No one trust HK Police, not anymore.

Most likely planted by PROC to justify their coming violent response.

false flag

thousands are going to die in Hong Kong. it is inevitable.

If so ; then obey the people voice !

Oh s

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