At about 4am this morning (July 1), a large number of protesters dashed onto Lung Wo Road, Tim Mei Avenue and Harcourt Road. They blocked the roads and obstructed traffic with mills barriers and sundries. At the same time, some protesters stole iron poles and bricks from nearby construction site and guard rails from nearby roads.
Some protesters also pried up bricks on Lung Wo Road and transported them towards Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Police strongly condemn these illegal acts and warn protesters not to throw bricks or charge Police cordon lines. Police appeal to protesters not to resort to violence, stop blocking roads and leave the scene as soon as possible.
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