A government spokesperson said today (June 27) that the Government respects the public’s right to peaceful assembly.  However, it is unacceptable for some protesters to block the roads and surround the Police Headquarters, seriously affecting the work of the Police and causing inconvenience to other members of the public.  The spokesperson appeals to the protesters to disperse as soon as possible, and be considerate in expressing their views.

     Police yesterday (June 26) reclassified a person collapsed case in Central that occurred on June 16 as murder.

     At about 9.50pm on June 16, Police received a report that a man collapsed on Man Kwong Street. Police officers sped to the scene and found the 63-year-old man lying unconsciously on the ground. He was rushed to Queen Mary Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 9.04am on June 18.

     Post-mortem examinations revealed that the 63-year-old man sustained a fatal injury on his head.

     Regional Crime Unit of Hong Kong Island took over the case. A 26-year-old man in suspected connection with the case was arrested for murder in Tuen Mun District yesterday. Initial investigation showed that the deceased had a dispute with the 26-year-old man and was suspected to be pushed to the ground.

     Active investigation by the Regional Crime Unit of Hong Kong Island is underway.

     Owing to protesters who assembled outside Police Headquarters (PHQ) and serious road blockage around Arsenal Street in Wan Chai, the Report Room service in Wan Chai Police Station has been suspended until further notice. For emergencies, please call 999.

     Police appeal to protesters not to block the emergency vehicular access to ensure the emergency and rescue services provided by Police to the public are not affected and not to obstruct staff members from entering and exiting the PHQ.

     Police appeal to protesters to act peacefully and orderly when expressing their views.

     Police this morning (June 26) found a website disclosing the personal data of police officers suspectedly obtained by unlawful means.

     Police reiterate that if any person obtains personal data by unlawful means or discloses any personal data without data user's consent, he/she may have committed a criminal offence.

     Police once again strongly condemn such behaviour. Active investigation by Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau is underway.

     The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, will depart for Guangzhou tomorrow afternoon (June 27). 

     Mr Wong will visit authorities of Guangdong Province to exchange views on environmental issues of mutual concern.

     Mr Wong will return to Hong Kong tomorrow evening.