Water cannon fired on Nathan Road

Police fired water cannon after protesters blocked Nathan Road. File photo: RTHK

The police on Tuesday night deployed water cannon on Nathan Road in Mong Kok in a bid to clear a crowd of protesters, after warning them several times to disperse.



Armoured vehicles were also seen on Nathan Road, clearing roadblocks set up by protesters using a variety of objects.



The crowd had gathered after leaving Prince Edward MTR station, where police used pepper spray on them at around 7 pm, detaining several people, and ordering those present to leave.



The demonstrators later rushed out to occupy Nathan Road at around 9 pm, despite police warning that they may use rubber bullets and bean bag rounds.



Various government departments have repeatedly clarified rumours that fatalities occurred at Prince Edward Station on August 31, saying they were completely false, but have not succeeded in convincing many protesters.