Pro-democracy protestors have been dispersed by police in Hong Kong, using pepper spray and riot gear.
Hundreds of police officers clashed with the mostly student protestors, who have been demanding democratic reforms.
The police said its intentions were not aimed to halt the protests, but at opening necessary roads to ease traffic disruptions.
Several people were arrested during the scuffles with police.
The protests have now been ongoing for 2 weeks, amidst Chinese refusals to grant residents the right to choose candidates for elections next year.
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