Coronavirus: police use pepper spray to subdue Hong Kong woman who refused to wear a mask in supermarket and attacked officers

The 55-year-old woman was arrested for failing to wear a mask, obstructing police in the execution of duty, and failing to produce an identification document.

Officers were called to a supermarket in Chi Cheong Road, Sheung Shui, shortly before 6.30pm on Tuesday when the woman had a dispute with the workers at the market.

After officers arrived, she failed to comply with police instructions to put on a mask and produce an identity card.

“She then became emotional and attacked a policeman,” a spokesman for the force said.