What started as a protest over and extradition bill has turned into a wider call for better democratic protections for Hong Kong - here's the protest in Hong Kong explained. For the latest on Hong Kong:
Hong Kong's leader earlier warned the territory had been pushed into a"state of panic and chaos" and could enter"the abyss".
Riot police again fired tear gas and rubber bullets at the weekend - even letting off rounds in an underground station and using 'snatch squads' disguised as protesters to detain people.Sky's Stuart Ramsay, in Hong Kong, said police tactics appear to have hardened - a sign that China could be running out of patience after two months of protests.
She also defended the police against claims they nearly caused a stampede when they fired tear gas in Tai Koo station, with children and elderly people reportedly gassed.Ms Lam said they were having to make difficult"on the spot" judgements but had"very rigid and stringent guidelines" about how much force to use.
Protesters have thrown objects back at police during the street battles - with some injuries reported - and also attacked police stations.
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