Hong Kong protests on New Year's Day becomes chaotic as police fire several rounds of tear gas and water cannon at crowds including families.
A march drawing tens of thousands of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong on New Year's Day spiralled into chaotic scenes as police fired several rounds of tear gas and water cannon at crowds including families before halting the event.
Protesters have directed their ire at global banking group HSBCThe violence broke out during the largely peaceful march as masses ofIn the Wanchai bar district, some protesters had spray-painted graffiti and smashed cash machines in an HSBC bank branch when riot police moved in and pepper-sprayed crowds. Tear gas was then fired into the crowds, making some children cry.
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