Institute vandalised again over death rumours

Institute vandalised again over death rumours

Students gathered outside the institute while some police officers stood nearby. Photo: RTHK

The Hong Kong Design Institute in Tiu Keng Leng suffered further vandalism on Wednesday, with some students still upset over the school's response to the death of a 15-year-old girl last month.



The teenager's body was found in the sea off Tseung Kwan O, and while the authorities and her family have ruled out any foul play, some students are convinced the death was suspicious.



A classroom was smashed up and a fire set in a staff room on Wednesday, a day after masked students had also damaged various facilities.



Students are demanding the release of further CCTV footage from the day the teenager, who had taken part in anti-government protests, died. But vice principal Joseph Wong said during talks with students on Tuesday that this wouldn't be possible due to privacy and legal concerns.



Wong had insisted that the school has nothing to hide.



Students were expecting to hear more from management on the issue on Wednesday and the violence came after an email was sent out suggesting another meeting with them could be arranged in the future.



Dozens of riot police were seen outside the school at one point, but they are not believed to have intervened.



The institute said the damage might lead to the cancellation of some classes while emergency repairs are carried out.