Scuffles break out at Sheung Shui forum

Villagers and concern groups held a protest against the land resumption of North East New Territories New Development Areas in Sheung Shui. Photo: David Wong

Scuffles broke out on Saturday during an open-air forum among opponents and supporters of a controversial government plan to develop three new towns in the north-east New Territories.

Despite Secretary for Development Paul Chan Mo-po’s last minute efforts to ease public concerns, the forum soon erupted into angry outburts from protestors opposed to the plan.

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