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Probe as protester overwhelmed inside UK Chinese language consulate

STORY: UK police are investigating the obvious assault of a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester who was pulled into Chinese language consulate grounds and overwhelmed.The incident occurred throughout an illustration towards Chinese language President Xi Jinping on Sunday (October 17) within the metropolis of Manchester in northwest England.In video posted on-line by the BBC, a person in a black cap and a pony tail may be seen being hauled by a number of males by a gate into Chinese language consular grounds. The protester, referred to as Bob, is then kicked and punched by 5 males as he lies on the ground. Police on the scene ultimately step in to free him. A Better Manchester Police spokesperson advised Reuters police inquiries have been ongoing within the circumstances.They added that their officers responded instantly to diffuse the scenario.Talking after the incident to the BBC, Bob who had not too long ago emigrated from Hong Kong mentioned the protest was peaceable.”A number of individuals from the Chinese language consulate got here out and destroyed our belongings. Once we tried to cease them, they dragged me in, after which punched and kicked me. Later, the British police pulled me out once more. It is unreasonable and shouldn’t be carried out. As a result of we have now the liberty to precise issues. That is the explanation why we got here out to protest. The so-called authorities of Hong Kong says we’re ‘thugs’, what are individuals in your authorities in China doing now? Who’re the thugs? We’re a peaceable demonstration. Why beat us?”Britain’s international workplace didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark. In a put up on Twitter, Alicia Kearns, Conservative Member of Parliament and head of the Overseas Affairs Committee, has known as on the Chinese language ambassador to be summoned. (Insert tweet) The Chinese language consulate in Manchester supplied no rapid reply to requests from Reuters for remark.However at information convention in Beijing, Chinese language Overseas Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin advised reporters he wasn’t conscious of the scenario.He added the Chinese language embassy and consulates within the UK at all times abide by the legal guidelines of their host nation.A pal of the person concerned, who was additionally on the scene, mentioned Bob had been left with cuts and bruises to his face, and went to hospital for therapy.Protesters with banners had been outdoors the consulate in the course of the first day of the Communist Social gathering Congress.It’s broadly anticipated that Xi will likely be granted a 3rd 5 12 months management time period in the course of the twice decade occasion.