Joshua Wong said the timing of his arrest was aimed at frightening people away from a planned National Day march. Photo: Dickson Lee
Joshua Wong said the timing of his arrest was aimed at frightening people away from a planned National Day march. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong /  Politics

Hong Kong opposition activist Joshua Wong arrested over illegal assembly, calls it move to ‘frighten people’ ahead of march

  • Wong says he believes the timing of his arrest and prosecution is politically motivated
  • Veteran social activist Koo Sze-yiu also detained in connection with incident on October 5 last year

Topic |   Hong Kong protests
Ng Kang-chungNatalie Wong
Ng Kang-chung and Natalie Wong

Updated: 3:06pm, 25 Sep, 2020

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Joshua Wong said the timing of his arrest was aimed at frightening people away from a planned National Day march. Photo: Dickson Lee
Joshua Wong said the timing of his arrest was aimed at frightening people away from a planned National Day march. Photo: Dickson Lee
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