Police have faced criticism over their handling of a rampage through Yuen Long MTR station and other parts of the district by men dressed in white. Photo: SCMP
Police have faced criticism over their handling of a rampage through Yuen Long MTR station and other parts of the district by men dressed in white. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong /  Law and Crime

Hong Kong police chief defends officers arriving 35 minutes after first reports of Yuen Long mob violence against protesters and MTR passengers

  • Review of manpower and response times to be held, says Stephen Lo, following outcry
  • Commissioner of Police denies colluding with white-clad mob, which has been linked to triad gangs

Topic |   Hong Kong extradition bill
Christy Leung
Christy Leung and Victor Ting

Updated: 3:14am, 23 Jul, 2019

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Police have faced criticism over their handling of a rampage through Yuen Long MTR station and other parts of the district by men dressed in white. Photo: SCMP
Police have faced criticism over their handling of a rampage through Yuen Long MTR station and other parts of the district by men dressed in white. Photo: SCMP
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