TIL Desk/World/Beijing/ At least 49 people have been arrested after 16 were injured during the latest mass demonstration that swept the financial district of Hong Kong, and which went ahead despite being banned by the authorities, the island”s police said on Monday.
According to a statement given by the police, the people were arrested for taking part in Sunday”s illegal rally, punishable with a three to five-year prison sentence and hefty fines, and for the possession of offensive weapons.
A total of 16 people were injured, of which four have already been discharged from hospital and the rest remain stable, according to the supervisory authority of the city”s hospitals cited by local media.
The authorities had denied permission for a 2km march from Chater Garden to Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park in the city”s downtown area, claiming it was dangerous, though they did allow a public meeting at the Chater Garden.
