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Euan McKirdy

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Hong kong clashes erupt after protesters storm legislature - Caught on Camera

A protester throws back a tear gas canister during street battles with riot police on Wednesday [Anthony Wallace/AFP]

Hong Kong, China - Riot police fired tear gas, water cannon, and pepper spray after thousands of protesters surrounded the legislature and forced a delay in a debate over a controversial extradition bill.

What was a relatively peaceful demonstration erupted on Wednesday at about 3:30pm local time (07:00 GMT) as hundreds of protesters tried to storm the legislative council complex, prompting police to retaliate. 

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