- Title: Police warns protesters against airport disruption
- Date: 6th September 2019
- Summary: HONG KONG, CHINA (SEPTEMBER 6, 2019) (REUTERS) NEWS BRIEFING OF HONG KONG POLICE OFFICIALS IN PROGRESS REPORTER LOOKING ON (SOUNDBITE) (English) DEPUTY DISTRICT COMMANDER OF AIRPORT DISTRICT, LAU WING-KEI, SAYING: "It is a worrying trend that destructive acts have extended to different transport hubs, including the Hong Kong international airport. The airport is a key infrastructure that we always take pride in. But we are aware of some online comments promoting another protest at the airport tomorrow (September 7). Some netizens claim that they will so-called 'Stress Test the Airport', intending to leave the transport system in gridlock. I am positive that Hong Kong citizens do not wish to see history repeat itself." NEWS BRIEFING IN PROGRESS VARIOUS CAMERAMEN FILMING NEWS CONFERENCE (SOUNDBITE) (English) DEPUTY DISTRICT COMMANDER OF AIRPORT DISTRICT, LAU WING-KEI, SAYING: "Please allow me to remind you all that the airport authority has obtained an injunction order from the court (to) restrain people from unlawfully and wilfully obstructing or interfering with the proper use of the airport. Anyone in breach of the order is liable to contempt of court. The police will fully support and provide all necessary assistance to the airport authority in enforcing the injunction order, as well as access control measures." NEWS BRIEFING IN PROGRESS (SOUNDBITE) (English) DEPUTY DISTRICT COMMANDER OF AIRPORT DISTRICT, LAU WING-KEI, SAYING: "Right now, bona fide travellers have to show their boarding pass in order to enter the terminals. It has also come to our attention that certain netizens talk about making fake e-tickets to disguise as a passenger in order to gain entry into the passenger terminal building. We must stress that such acts constitute the offence of using a false instrument. The maximum penalty is fourteen years imprisonment." POLICE OFFICIALS SEATED IN NEWS CONFERENCE CAMERAMEN FILMING
- Embargoed: 20th September 2019 10:38
- Keywords: Hong Kong protest police news conference violence MTR
- Location: HONG KONG, CHINA
- City: HONG KONG, CHINA
- Country: Hong Kong
- Topics: Society/Social Issues
- Reuters ID: LVA001AVIPO3R
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text:Hong Kong police on Friday (September 6) warned the public against protesting or disrupting services at Hong Kong International Airport during the weekend, saying protesters risked heavy prison sentences or fines.
Protesters plan to block traffic to the city's international airport on Saturday (September 7), a week after thousands of demonstrators disrupted transport links, sparking some of the worst violence since the unrest escalated three months ago.
Many protesters have pledged to fight on despite a withdrawal of the extradition bill, saying the concession is too little, too late.
Several activist and pro-democracy groups say they will not give up on their remaining four key demands with rallies planned on Friday evening across the city, at sites such as subway stations and near government headquarters.
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