HK police give update on protests

(13 Nov 2019) A Hong Kong police official said protesters were creating "madness" and the city was on the brink of a total breakdown after more than five months of protests. Police have increased security around Hong Kong and its university campuses as they brace for more violence after sharp clashes overnight with anti-government protesters. Many subway and rail stations were closed on Wednesday after the protesters blocked commutes and vandalized trains. Classes were suspended at schools and universities. Police and protesters battled on multiple fronts overnight at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Petrol bombs and fires lit the night-time scene and the situation remained tense in the morning. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...