Hong Kong Police: City On 'Brink Of Total Breakdown'

BBC: Hong Kong protests: Rule of law on 'brink of collapse', police say

Hong Kong's rule of law has been pushed to the "brink of total collapse" after more than five months of protests, police have warned.

The warning came a day after the territory saw a marked escalation in violence, with police shooting one activist in the torso.

A pro-Beijing supporter was later set on fire by anti-government protesters.

Protesters continued to clash with police on Tuesday in the central business district and at universities.

According to news agency AFP, hundreds of masked protesters were seen throwing bricks and other objects, while police used tear gas to force them back.

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Hong Kong on 'brink of total breakdown', police warn after more violence -- ABC News Online
Protesters are pushing Hong Kong to brink of collapse, say police -- The Guardian
Violence brings Hong Kong to 'brink of total breakdown': police -- Reuters
Hong Kong plunged into commuter chaos as protesters block roads and target rail services – with turmoil expected to continue for another day -- SCMP
Hong Kong riot police on edge, fire tear gas -- DW
Activists clash with police for second day of violence in Hong Kong -- UPI
Hong Kong clashes rage on university campus and business district -- AFP
Schools shut, riot police out as Hong Kong sees yet another day of unrest -- CNN
Campus clashes as universities become new battleground in Hong Kong anti-government unrest -- SCMP
US expresses 'grave concern' about escalating Hong Kong violence -- Al Jazeera
Washington voices ‘grave concern’ over Hong Kong clashes, calls for restraint on all sides -- SCMP

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