The reporter’s mask pulled by out-of-control police officer during coverage

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Eight months after the Yuen Long 7.21 attack, some civilians responded to the online call and went to Yuen Long. The police repeatedly applied pepper spray in the area of Yau San Street at nearly 10 pm, and some journalists and civilians were sprayed and required first aid. There were also reporters who had their masks pulled by riot police officers.

Cap. 212 Offences against the Person Ordinance ─ Section 40 Common assault

Any person who is convicted of a common assault shall be guilty of an offence triable either summarily or upon indictment, and shall be liable to imprisonment for 1 year.

POLICE GENERAL ORDERS - CHAPTER 39 POLICE, PUBLIC AND MEDIA RELATIONS 39-05 Working with Media Representatives All officers at the scene of an incident shall:- (a) facilitate the work of the news media as much as possible and accord media representatives consideration and courtesy; and (b) not block camera lenses. ⠀

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