China News Service, Hong Kong, August 25. The Hong Kong police announced on social platforms on the 25th that during the legislative turmoil, a total of 9,672 people were arrested and 2,093 people were prosecuted, of which 663 were charged with riots.
From June 9, 2019 to August 15, 2020, the police arrested a total of 9,672 people and prosecuted 2,093 people during the legislative amendment incident. The first three crimes prosecuted were riots (663 persons), illegal assembly (332 persons) and possession of offensive weapons (322 persons).
At present, 471 people have completed the judicial process, of which 396 (84.1%) have to bear the legal consequences, including being convicted, signing conservative behaviors, and receiving care or protection orders.
The police also reminded that during the epidemic, apart from maintaining social distancing, citizens must also maintain absolute distance from crime. The police emphasized that the legal net is strong and you will bear the consequences at your own risk, and you must be held criminally responsible for breaking the law. (Finish)