Police in Hong Kong fired tear gas on Saturday to break up crowds of pro-democracy protesters after the protesters threw petrol bombs at a police line in the town of Tuen Mun, according to Reuters.

The incident is the latest in the ongoing unrest in Hong Kong and was sparked by pro-China groups removing several anti-government messages from “Lennon Walls” that have popped up around the Chinese-controlled city since protests began at the end of March.

In addition to the petrol bombs, protesters also lit a Chinese flag on fire, tore down wooden and metal fences, and caused damage at a Light Rail Transit station.

ADVERTISEMENT

Hong Kong police released a statement outlining the damage, stating, “Radical protesters damaged facilities in Light Rail Town Centre Station in Tuen Mun with metal rods, hurled objects into the Light Rail tracks and set barricades in the vicinity, causing obstruction to the traffic.”

“Radical protesters also threw petrol bombs, posing a serious threat to the safety of others and police officer,” the statement continued.

Some arrests were made, but once the tear gas was fired, protestors reportedly scattered into the surrounding area.