Hong Kong protesters allegedly attacked by Chinese activists in Southampton

Police are investigating after footage emerged apparently showing pro-Hong Kong demonstrators being violently attacked by a group of Chinese activists in Southampton.

The alleged incident occurred after a rally to mark the anniversary of the 2019 protests for democratic changes in Hong Kong.

Hampshire constabulary said they had received a report about a “hate-related assault” in Southampton, while Hong Kong community leaders denounced what they called a “blatant violation of the fundamental principles of freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and the right to protest”.

source: The Guardian #Jun12

https://amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jun/12/hong-kong-protesters-allegedly-attacked-chinese-activists-southampton

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HKers were Attacked in Southampton after Attending 612 Assembly

There was an assembly at Southampton marking the 4th year of the #June12 incident on Sunday (11th) in Southampton, UK. Some participants were injured by some #LittlePink, shocking the overseas HongKongers' group.

Tom, one of 4 victims, expressed in an interview at #ChaserNews that he could not imagine being attacked after joining a rally with his friends in the UK, given that the UK is a country that values ​​freedom of speech and assembly.

The British police indicated in a media inquiry that the case has been classified as a "hate crime".

Tom said that the police force is gradually taking statements from them.

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Source: The Chaser News #Jun12

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