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Protesters storm Hong Kong parliament

Protesters smashed and tore down portraits of legislative leaders after prying open metal gates to gain access. They spray-painted slogans on the wall and over the territory's emblem.

Protesters storm Hong Kong parliament

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Published : Jul 2, 2019, 12:07 AM IST

Hong Kong: A group of protesters have occupied the legislative chamber, spray-painting messages on the wall and over the territory's emblem.

Protesters smashed and tore down portraits of legislative leaders after prying open metal gates to gain access.

Protesters storm Hong Kong parliament

UK Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt on Monday tweeted the UK had "unwavering" support for Hong Kong after China had criticised its repeated "interference" in the semi-autonomous territory's affairs.

The protesters have been demanding complete withdrawal of contentious extradition legislation and the resignation of city leader Carrie Lam.

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