Hong Kong prosecuted two men in a case where demonstrators were attacked August 22 23:18
Last month in Hong Kong, where protests continued, a group of people wearing a white T-shirt were attacked by people who participated in the demonstration, and Hong Kong police indicted two men involved in the riots. Dissatisfaction is increasing among the citizens when the police respond to the incident, and the prosecution may have the purpose of resolving such dissatisfaction.
In Hong Kong, protests continued over the proposed amendments to the ordinance that allowed the suspects to be handed over to mainland China. Was attacked by a group wearing white T-shirts and 45 people were injured.
In this case, the police were late to arrive at the scene, and 28 people including those involved in criminal organizations were arrested. .
Some voiced doubts about the connection between police and criminal organizations, and a protest rally was held in the district on the night of the 21st, one month after the incident.
Under these circumstances, the Hong Kong police announced at a regular interview on the 22nd that two 48-year-old and 54-year-old men were charged with rioting, and that the remaining 26 were to be investigated.
This prosecution seems to have the aim of resolving the growing frustration among the citizens.