Government source hints at tougher line on Occupy protests if deadlock persists

Hawks may trump doves in debate on tactics to deal with protests if deadlock remains, they say

Police arrest an activist in Mong Kok during Occupy Central movement. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong's government yesterday increased pressure on Occupy protesters, warning that "hawks" favouring tough action to clear sit-in sites would gain the upper hand if the deadlock between officials and student leaders was not resolved soon.

The warning came a day after unprecedented talks between top officials and student leaders failed to persuade the protesters to end the occupation that has paralysed parts of the city for more than three weeks.

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