Police officers block supporters of the government and pro-democracy protesters during Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying's public forum in Tin Shui Wai. Photo: Sam Tsang

Who let the thugs out in Hong Kong politics?

Stephen Vines sees organised violence against pro-democracy protesters

Stephen Vines

Published: 12:00am, 17 Aug, 2013

Updated: 2:52am, 17 Aug, 2013

Police officers block supporters of the government and pro-democracy protesters during Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying's public forum in Tin Shui Wai. Photo: Sam Tsang

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Stephen Vines

Stephen Vines is a Hong Kong based writer and journalist. He has worked in Asia for The Guardian‚ The Daily Telegraph‚ and The Independent‚ and was a consultant editor for The Asia Times.