This was the scene in Hong Kong as police with shields took to the streets again in an effort to contain unrest. Protesters were ordered to clear the streets outside Mong Kok police station - latest here:
As the protesters left, they chanted encouragement of attending another protest planned for Sunday at Victoria Park.Riot police warn protesters at Mong Kok police station to clear the area
Black-clad teachers kicked off the first of three day's planned demonstrations, by marching to the home of chief executive Carrie Lam to demand democratic reforms and a halt to police brutality in future rallies. Speaking to Sky News, teacher Winnie Lei said she had joined the protest to tell Mrs Lam that"we want to protect our children".
The protests came days after Hong Kong airport cancelled all outbound flights after a mass sit-in, and a day after the chief executive of local airline Cathay Pacific Airways resigned amid pressure from China to suspend any staff involved in the protests.After two months of unrest in the former British colony, the Chinese government has warned the situation is showing"sprouts of terrorism".
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