[kellyhound]

Hong Kong police battling activists for control of an underpass in the dead of night Wednesday sparked public anger after officers were seen kicking a handcuffed protester in the worst violence since street demonstrations for greater democracy began more than two weeks ago.

Officers armed with riot shields, batons and pepper spray knocked activists to the ground, dragging dozens away, and tore down barricades protesters used as roadblocks around the underpass outside the government's headquarters.

Outrage over their aggressive tactics exploded after local TV showed officers taking the protester around a dark corner and kicking him repeatedly on the ground. It's unclear what provoked the attack. Local Now TV showed him splashing water on officers beforehand.

"Hong Kong police have gone insane today, carrying out their own punishment in private," said pro-democracy lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan. "Hong Kong's values and its rule of law really have been completely destroyed by police chiefs."

Police spokesman Steve Hui said seven officers who were involved have been temporarily reassigned, and that authorities will carry out an impartial investigation.

[30564U]

Ah...those are members of the secret police in a Communist country. What makes anyone think that the Communist regime gives a shit what these guys do to the protesters? I'm sure China was more pissed that their faces were shown than that the they beat up a protester.

[LrlynJy]

government abusing authorities, civilians abusing their so called rights. I dont think there's much difference. human will always try to abuse everything if they can get away with it. Thats why i dont rely much on anybody. government or civilians. i just try to make my own living in my own way trying not to take advantage of anyone more than the reasonable cost. i earn, good. i lose, i just shrug off the lost and try to avoid it next time.

[LrlynJy]

change and improvement always starts with ourselves. never rely on anybody handing good things to you on a silver platter.

[zin0]

Damn he pissed them off eh

[Oswald2001]

"Judo Chop!"

- Austin Powers

[Pyramid_Head]

Street justice...literally.

[Oswald2001]

Originally Posted by Pyramid_Head ↗

Street justice...literally.

There is certainly a place in this world for Street Justice.

It cuts right to the chase.