Dozens hurt in Hong Kong during Lunar New Year riot
In the worst clashes since the 2014 pro-democracy demonstrations, Hong Kong riot police used batons, fired warning shots and pepper spray at protesters who hurled bricks and bottles. The clashes began as police removed a street market selling local holiday delicacies.
Rioters threw bricks at police overnight and into the early hours of Tuesday.Kin Cheung/The Associated Press
Rioters confront police as battles erupted after officials tried to evict illegal food sellers during the Lunar New Year holiday in Hong Kong.Edward Wong/AFP / Getty Images
Rioters throw bricks at police in Mong Kok district of Hong Kong.Vincent Yu/The Associated Press
A rioter throws a piece of a paving stone at police as fire burns.Billy H.C. Kwok/Bloomberg
A policeman (L) points his pistol during a clash at Mongkok district in Hong Kong.Reuters
A protester (L) kicks a policeman (2nd L) who has fallen down during riots in Hong Kong.Reuters
An injured policeman receives treatment after clashes with protesters.Reuters
A bloodied protester is one of more than 40 police officers, protesters and journalists injured during a riot on the first day of Chinese New Year celebrations.Anthony Kwan/Getty Images
An unidentified injured man is escorted by riot police.Bobby Yip/Reuters
Riot police move forward during New Year’s rioting.Kin Cheung/The Associated Press