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Hong Kong protester shot by police amid citywide clashes

Hong Kong protester shot by police amid citywide clashes

Man in critical condition after officers fire teargas and pepper spray at demonstrators

Hong Kong police have shot at least one protester as anti-government demonstrators vandalised property and clashed with police in outbreaks of violence throughout the city.

In video captured by local media on Monday, a police officer struggling to subdue a protester fired three live rounds at demonstrators in Sai Wan Ho in north-eastern Hong Kong. One demonstrator, who did not appear to be armed, was shot at close range in the torso and fell to the ground. He appeared to be conscious and later attempted to run from police but was quickly caught.

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