The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (August 10) that, due to mass gathering activities, Sha Tin Jockey Club Swimming Pool, Hin Tin Swimming Pool, Sha Tin Sports Ground, Yuen Wo Road Sports Centre, Sha Tin Jockey Club Public Squash Courts and Sha Tin Public Library in Sha Tin District have been closed. Subject to the situation in the vicinity, more cultural and leisure facilities in the same district may also be closed early and at short notice to ensure the safety of venue users. Members of the public who plan to go to those venues in the district are advised to contact the venues concerned in advance.

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     At around 7pm, some protestors blocked the Kowloon entrances of the Cross-Harbour Tunnel, causing serious obstruction to the traffic and emergency services.
      
     Police warn the protestors to stop their illegal acts including road blockage immediately. Members of the public should stay tuned to the latest traffic arrangement.
      
 

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     A large group of protestors set barricades at the roundabout on Che Kung Miu Road, paralysing the traffic in Tai Wai.
      
     Having given repeated warnings to the protestors but in vain, Police deployed tear gas and minimum force to disperse them.
      
     Police appeal to members of the public to leave the area immediately and condemn all violent acts.
      
     Police also remind residents in the area to keep their windows shut and stay indoors if necessary.
 

     A fire broke out at a construction site at 111 So Kwun Wat Road in Tuen Mun at 6.16pm today (August 10). The fire was upgraded to No.3 alarm at 6.33pm.
 
     Firemen are now using two jets and mobilising two breathing apparatus teams to fight the blaze.
 
     No casualties have been reported so far.

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

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     At around 6pm today (August 10), some protestors set barricades on Tai Po Road (Shatin Section) and the roundabout on Che Kung Miu Road, blocking roads, and seriously affecting the traffic in the area. 
      
     Police warn protestors to stop blocking the roads and other illegal acts immediately. Police appeal to members of the public to avoid travelling to the area and stay tuned to the latest traffic arrangement.