Hong Kong protesters denounce police ahead of flashpoint weekend

Thousands of protesters in Hong Kong rallied downtown and accused the police of brutality ahead of a weekend of demonstrations leading up to the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

Protesters attend a demonstration demanding Hong Kong's leaders to step down and withdraw the extradition bill, in Hong Kong, China, June 16, 2019

Protesters attend a demonstration demanding Hong Kong's leaders to step down and withdraw the extradition bill, in Hong Kong, China, June 16, 2019

(photo credit: REUTERS/TYRONE SIU)

ByREUTERS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 17:39