Hong Kong justice officials apply to hide identity of two police officers allegedly assaulted by lawmaker during protest, citing fears of doxxing and harassment
- Case involves pan-democrat Au Nok-hin, 32, who is the first lawmaker to be charged over the anti-government protests
- Application is latest case in which justice department has asked for police and civilians who are victims or witnesses to be given anonymity in protest-linked proceedings
Hong Kong’s Department of Justice has applied to hide the identity of two police officers who were allegedly assaulted by a pro-democracy lawmaker during a protest, saying they may be afraid to testify in court if their names are revealed.
The application is the latest in a series of cases in which the department has asked for police officers and civilians who are victims or witnesses in criminal proceedings linked to the protests to be given anonymity.
Au allegedly hit a constable, identified only as AAA, with a loudspeaker during a protest on July 8 at a section of Nathan Road between Dundas Street and Hamilton Street in Yau Ma Tei.
At the same location, he allegedly spoke through the loudspeaker next to a superintendent, identified as EEE, causing pain in his ear.
