Late-night tension between Hong Kong police, residents at three sites after another day of chaos caused by protesters

Stand-off between locals and riot police in Sha Tin after word went around that a district councillor may have been arrested

In Tin Shui Wai, random body checks by police on passengers sparked anger, while in Tuen Mun, police were present around railway station

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Police were on standby at Tin Shui Wai station. Photo: Handout

Published: 2:43am, 2 Sep 2019Updated: 4:38am, 2 Sep 2019

Tensions flared between residents and police in three districts in Hong Kong late on Sunday, hours after anti-government protesters had wreaked havoc around the city’s airport.

There was a stand-off between locals and riot police in Sha Tin after word went around that a district councillor may have been arrested, while in Tin Shui Wai random body checks by officers on train passengers had sparked anger. In Tuen Mun, police were present around the railway station.

Hong Kong was again rocked by violent clashes and disruptions for a 13th straight weekend after protests over the now-shelved extradition bill unfolded in June, with no end in sight.

Shortly after a day of chaos that centred on Hong Kong International Airport and nearby Tung Chung town had died down, media reports emerged that Sha Tin district councillor Li Sai-hung had been arrested outside Tai Wai MTR station on Sunday night.

Police have yet to confirm the arrest.

Dozens of residents rushed to Tin Sum Police Station, where it was thought Li was being held, demanding the release of the politician. Some district councillors were at the scene to find out more.

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