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After 60 days, final push to remove Occupiers is over in just a few hours

Occupiers camped out in Nathan Road, Mong Kok, were taken by surprise when a special police squad stormed their site and ended their 60-day sit-in.

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The clean-up begins after protesters were moved from Nathan Road. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

This time the end came quickly.

Occupiers camped out in Nathan Road, Mong Kok, were taken by surprise when a special police squad stormed their site and ended their 60-day sit-in.

"I was really frightened," said a female protester. "I saw a group of officers suddenly push in.

"They didn't give us enough time to retreat. It could have caused a stampede."

The clearance was in stark contrast to Argyle Street a day before, when protesters were given time to negotiate with bailiffs and legal representatives from the Chiu Luen Lightbus Company before the matter went to police.

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