Police Arrest Three at Prince Edward on 2019 Incident Anniversary
HKFP · 1 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong police confirmed on Thursday that they made three arrests near Prince Edward station on Monday evening as people gathered seven years after officers stormed train carriages during the 2019 citywide protests. One woman and two men, aged 33 to 79, were arrested for alleged disorderly conduct in a public place. They have been released on bail and told to report to police in early October. The arrests came as activists and members of the public arrived at the MTR station to lay flowers in commemoration of the controversial incident, with at least one demonstrator holding a yellow umbrella bearing a 2019 protest slogan.
Key Points
- Police arrested one woman and two men near Prince Edward MTR station on Monday evening for alleged disorderly conduct in a public place
- The three arrestees, aged 33 to 79, have been released on bail and must report to police in early October
- Activist and dentist Lee Ying-chi was among those gathered, having been fired by her clinic in July after staging a solo protest
- A demonstrator held up a yellow umbrella inscribed with the slogan "Support freedom, oppose the evil law" during the commemoration
- Police officers stopped and searched several people outside the station, with at least three led into police vehicles
Why It Matters
The arrests underscore the continued sensitivity surrounding the August 31, 2019 incident, which remains a focal point for those who view it as emblematic of police heavy-handedness during the protests. Seven years on, the episode continues to provoke public anger, with discrepancies in official injury records and unverified rumours of civilian deaths still fueling controversy, even as authorities maintain tight control over commemorative activities.
The arrests underscore the continued sensitivity surrounding the August 31, 2019 incident, which remains a focal point for those who view it as emblematic of police heavy-handedness during the protests. Seven years on, the episode continues to provoke public anger, with discrepancies in official injury records and unverified rumours of civilian deaths still fueling controversy, even as authorities maintain tight control over commemorative activities.