Media magnate Jimmy Lai has reportedly been arrested in over his participation in a march that was part of Hong Kong's months-long pro-democracy movement.
Hong Kong publishing tycoon Jimmy Lai, an outspoken critic of Beijing, and two other pro-democracy activists were arrested by police on Friday on charges of illegal assembly, according to local media.
Apple Daily, one of the publications under media company Next Digital in which Mr Lai is non-executive chairman, said he was accused of participating in an illegal march on 31 August. Fire caused by protesters and others is seen during a pro-democracy protest in Wan Chai, Hong Kong on 31 August.Hong Kong police said in a statement they would hold a media briefing on the arrests later on Friday.
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