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Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Protesters arrested as they run from campus

November 19, 2019 6:55 am

Several protesters have been arrested while trying to run from a Hong Kong university campus surrounded by police.

Around 100 people tried to leave the Polytechnic University, but were met with tear gas and rubber bullets.

In the past week, the campus has turned into a battleground as long-running anti-government protests become more violent.

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A small number managed to successfully leave the campus using rope ladders before being picked up by motorcycles.

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority says 116 people have been injured and taken to hospital.