RIOT police have stormed Hong Kong International airport this afternoon to try to disperse the hundreds of protestors who have caused all flights to be cancelled.
Riot police, armed with batons, shields and helmets, have arrived at the airport in attempt to clear the protestors. Horrifying footage shows the riot police beating people in the crowd and an eyewitness has said police were"absolutely ferocious". It has also been reported that protestors have surrounded a man they believe is an undercover police officer. He is being kept inside a circle of people and has been cable tied.The man is said to be struggling for breath.
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