A police source tells the news agency AP that a 14-year-old boy was shot in the thigh. It is unclear if the boy was hit by a bullet or if he was hit by a bullet in connection with a police attacked by protesters firing his weapon. The Hong Kong Hospital Authority confirms that the condition is serious for a 14-year-old being cared for in a hospital, but does not provide any further details.

The Hong Kong government states in a statement that a civilian-clad police abused by "rioters" in the Yuen Long district had to fire a sharp shot to protect themselves. It is not clear from the statement if someone met. According to the statement, the policeman was hit twice by fire bombs.

On Tuesday, when there were major protests in Hong Kong during China's National Day, an 18-year-old was hit by a close-up shot.

On Friday evening, fire bombs were also fired at several offices belonging to the Chinese state's tourism and travel agency.

"Flash actions" in 18 places

During the day, peaceful manifestations were also conducted, in protest of the introduction of the emergency law. SVT correspondent Bengt Norborg reports that it has been called "flash actions" in 18 different locations in Hong Kong.

The emergency law, which has not been used for more than 50 years, started to apply at midnight. It includes, among other things, a ban on masking at public gatherings. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says it is necessary because violent protesters are masking themselves to avoid being identified.

Police have recently incorporated a dye when using water cannons, to more easily identify protesters.