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Hong Kong protests

Police fire tear gas to disperse thousands in central Hong Kong

Officers conducting 'stop and search' operations

HONG KONG (Reuters) -- Police fired tear gas on Sunday to disperse thousands of anti-government protesters who gathered in a central Hong Kong park but later spilled onto the streets, briefly barricading roads and spray-painting buildings.

Out in numbers before the demonstration began, police intervened promptly when the rally turned into an impromptu march. Several units of police in riot gear were seen chasing protesters and several arrests were made.

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