A 70-year-old man has died after being hit in the head with a brick during clashes between Hong Kong’s pro- and anti-government groups on Wednesday, according to a Hong Kong Hospital Authority spokesperson
The man was on a lunch break from his job as a cleaner when he voluntarily began clearing the road of bricks thrown during demonstrations, according to police. Video of the alleged incident shows protesters and government supporters hurling bricks at one another before a man falls to the ground. Police say the man was hit by a brick thrown by rioters.He passed away at 10:51 p.m. local time at the Prince of Wales Hospital in the New Territories. The case will be referred to the coroner.
Hide Caption 110 of 161 Photos: Hong Kong unrestPolice retreat after clashing with protesters on August 24.Hide Caption 111 of 161 Photos: Hong Kong unrestPeople link hands as they gather at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on Friday, August 23. Protesters formed a human chain across Hong Kong in a show of solidarity.Hide Caption 112 of 161 Photos: Hong Kong unrestCell phones shine from the top of Lion Rock on August 23.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Police raise security around Hong Kong after night clashesHONG KONG (AP) — Police increased security around Hong Kong and its university campuses Wednesday as they braced for more violence after sharp clashes overnight with anti-government...
Read more »
Citywide protests disrupt Hong Kong as students barricade campusesAnti-government protesters paralyzed parts of Hong Kong for a fourth straight da...
Read more »
Factbox: What people in Hong Kong are saying after days of violenceQuotes from people in Hong Kong's central and financial districts and East ...
Read more »
Factbox: What students are saying as Hong Kong university campuses burnReuters spoke to students at Hong Kong universities where campuses have become b...
Read more »
Citywide protests and violent clashes bring chaos to Hong KongPro-democracy protesters challenging China's rule of Hong Kong choke the city for 4th straight day, firing arrows at police, barricading roads and disrupting transport links, as schools and businesses remain closed
Read more »