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Attacks reported at Lennon Walls in Hang Hau, Fortress Hill and Kowloon Bay as pro-government groups retaliate against Hong Kong protesters
- Police say mob assaulted a 35-year-old man in Hang Hau Man Kuk Lane Park, injuring his arms, legs and face
- Separately, online video shows pro-government group scuffling with local residents near Fortress Hill MTR station
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Groups of Hong Kong government supporters attacked residents in three separate incidents at so-called Lennon Walls on Saturday – with one of the walls rebuilt soon after by members of the protest camp.
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The clashes took place in Hang Hau, Fortress Hill and Kowloon Bay, after some pro-establishment figures had issued a call to clean up Lennon Walls across the city.
A police spokeswoman said a group assaulted a 35-year-old man as he walked past a tunnel in Hang Hau Man Kuk Lane Park at 11.33am, leaving him with injuries on his arms, legs and face.
The victim was taken to Tseung Kwan O Hospital for treatment. The spokeswoman said the case was being handled as an assault occasioning actual bodily harm by the criminal investigation unit.
The attack took place at a Lennon Wall in the Hang Hau district where a group of 20 people were seen destroying and removing the anti-government messages. Lennon Walls, which began appearing around the city as the protest crisis escalated several months ago, are characterised by colourful Post-it notes that contain anti-government messages.
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