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Letters

I refer to the letter, “Shocking to see Hong Kong police tackle down 12-year-old” (September 9).
A video clip circulating on the internet shows what happened. From the clip, it is clear the girl was stopped by the police for questioning at the scene of disturbance in Kowloon, and she tried to run away. A nearby police officer then tackled her and pinned her to the ground.
The use of force was surely triggered by the escaping girl rather than the police. In that moment, stopping and then properly controlling her were the first priorities, instead of thinking about her age. Did she suffer serious injuries such as a fracture? Her lack of serious injuries says it all.
Ringo Yee, Tuen Mun


Police needs education on ‘minimum necessary force’
I am writing in response to the article, “Police defend tactics after video of officer tackling 12-year-old Hong Kong girl goes viral” (September 7).
The girl was intercepted by police while they were dispersing protesters in Mong Kok on September 6. In a statement, the police said the girl was subdued “with the use of minimum necessary force” because she “suddenly ran away in a suspicious manner”. However, the girl’s family have explained that she had just been out buying art supplies and ran way because she was scared.
From the clip, it appears that she was held down by more than one officer. She was later treated for light injuries. I can only imagine how she felt. Do the Hong Kong police understand the meaning of “minimum necessary force”?
The girl and her brother were also fined for violating social distancing rules, which do not allow gathering of more than two people. They intend to contest the fine, but it is unclear how they broke the rules in the first place.
I hope the police can reform itself and we can go back to being a democratic and free Hong Kong.
Man Pui Ki, Tseung Kwan O
 


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Hong Kong police tackled 12-year-old girl only because she tried to run away

A woman holds a child in Mong Kok as police officers stand ready to prevent anti-government protesters gathering to rally on September 6. Photo: May Tse

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Letters | Hong Kong police tackled 12-year-old girl only because she tried to run away