Seven Hong Kong policemen jailed for assault on democracy activist
Heavy-handed policing is rare in Hong Kong and the case triggered public outrage and deepened tension during the protests in which clashes erupted occasionally.
Feb 17, 2017, 10:30 AM ISTHong Kong police guilty over attack on democracy protester
Seven Hong Kong police officers were found guilty Tuesday of assaulting a protester during pro-democracy rallies in 2014, in an attack that was captured on film and beamed around the world.
Feb 14, 2017, 09:05 AM ISTHong Kong pro-democracy protester tells court of police `assault`
A pro-democracy protester told Wednesday how he was kicked and punched during mass rallies in 2014 as seven police officers stood trial over the attack, which was captured on film and beamed around the world.
Jun 08, 2016, 11:28 AM ISTHong Kong police, 'beaten' protester, all face charges
Seven Hong Kong police officers were charged on Thursday with assaulting a pro-democracy protester in a beating captured on video.
Oct 15, 2015, 14:04 PM IST