Hong Kong police, on Wednesday, moved in to clear one of the largest protest sites in the occupy movement and faced several clashes with pro-democracy activists that continued to stream into cleared areas.
Several student leaders were arrested, including Joshua Wong and Lester Shum, reports the BBC.
Police used pepper spray and batons against demonstrators, whilst arresting individuals that resisted the police.
Over 100 arrests have been made over the past two days, with some protesters hospitalised after clashing with police.
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Several student leaders were arrested, including Joshua Wong and Lester Shum, reports the BBC.
Police used pepper spray and batons against demonstrators, whilst arresting individuals that resisted the police.
Over 100 arrests have been made over the past two days, with some protesters hospitalised after clashing with police.
Related article:
Hong Kong authorities begin clearing pro-democracy protest site (16 Nov 2014)