Hong Kong protests: more petrol bombs and offensive weapons found at Polytechnic University on Sunday

University alerted police and firefighters on Sunday, when a further 41 petrol bombs and other weapons were uncovered

Police and firefighters, who had to suspend operations because of protests near the campus, plan to continue their work on Monday

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A total of 3,989 petrol bombs, 1,339 pieces of explosives and 601 bottles of corrosive liquid were found at PolyU. Photo: Sam Tsang

Published: 8:45am, 2 Dec 2019Updated: 9:17am, 2 Dec 2019

More than 40 petrol bombs and other weapons were found on the wrecked campus of Polytechnic University on Sunday, a day after police finished collecting evidence and lifted a 13-day cordon around the site, the scene of violent clashes between radical anti-government protesters and the force two weeks ago.

Police said they were alerted by PolyU at 1.30pm on Sunday to a small number of petrol bombs and dangerous chemicals still on the grounds after the initial clear-up.

Officers from the emergency services found 41 petrol bombs, 10 bottles of various chemicals and a gas canister.

Both the police and fire departments said the removal operation had to be suspended because of protests in the area on Sunday. They planned to return to the campus on Monday to pick up the remaining weapons.

A police officer removes a box of hazardous items from Polytechnic University. Photo: Sam Tsang

Earlier, the university said in a statement that 20 petrol bombs and several offensive weapons were found on the campus in the morning. It immediately alerted police and firefighters.

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