Hong Kong police fire water cannon and tear gas as thousands march on New Year's Day

Organisers estimate more than one million people at pro-democracy protest

Police said the demonstration was mostly peaceful but claimed officers were forced to use water cannon, tear gas and pepper spray to bring an end to the rally following outbreaks of violence.

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