Wong Yuk-man, accused of throwing glass in Legco chamber, refuses to renew bail

Radical lawmaker Wong Yuk-man, who was arrested for suspected common assault after allegedly throwing a glass at Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying last month, refused to renew his bail last night.

A police spokesman said the force had decided to release Wong as a result of his refusal to renew his bail, but would retain the right to prosecute while the investigation was continuing.

Wong reported to Central police station last night at around 6pm and is understood to have told them he would no longer be checking in periodically as required under the bail system.

The independent lawmaker, who was arrested on July 4, had been released on July 5 with his bail set at HK$500.

"I would be daft if I listened to them," Wong said. "I told them to charge me if they have got enough evidence. If not, release me."

He was arrested for common assault on July 4, a day after he was seen hurling a glass and a sheaf of documents in the direction of Leung, who was attending a question-and-answer session.