180 arrested in Hong Kong protest against China planned national security law

Police fired multiple rounds of tears gas and attested some 180 people of Hong Kong protest against China’s planned national security law

Hong Kong: Police fired multiple rounds of tears gas and attested some 180 people as thousands took to the streets of Hong Kong to protest against China's planned national security law for the city, it was reported on Monday.

During the Sunday clashes, police raised blue flags warning protesters converging outside a department store to disperse before tear gas was first fired near the junction of Hennessy Road and Percival Street, reports the South China Morning Post newspaper.

Later, protesters occupied Gloucester Road, while others holding a banner reading "heaven will destroy the Chinese Communist Party" began marching towards Wan Chai.

There were also displays of American flags, while others could be heard cursing at riot police, with some yelling, "Hong Kong independence. The only way". (IANS)

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