In 2019, a large -scale police -civilian conflict broke out in 2019. A total of 213 people were arrested, of which 18 were sentenced to riots on Saturday (June 17).
Comprehensive Hong Kong Zhongtong News Agency and the Internet media "Hong Kong 01" reported that the 18 defendants were 17 to 27 years old, with their occupations as students, nurses, and photographers.They were charged with a section of Nathan Road between Nathang Road and Xianmeidon Street on November 18, 2019 to participate in the riots. One of the defendants Zhang Zhenhong was also charged with an item intention to destroy property.
The case means that on the evening of November 18, 2019, a large number of demonstrators gathered in the area of Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok. During the period of about 10:30 to 11:22 in the evening, the Hong Kong policeA section of Metal Street was a blockbuster area and 213 people were arrested. The 18 defendants were intercepted at the alleys between the exit of A1 and the Amway Building at the MTR Station of Yau Ma Ma.A rubber bottle with gasoline, three cloths and four lighters, other defendants also have masks and disinfection potions.
After the court's decision, the judge You Dekang believed that they were all within the blockade area at that time, and when they were arrested, they would definitely know that the riots were underwent.The defendant was all charged.
The case was sentenced until July 15th, and the 18 defendants needed to be repaid.