Hong Kong: Viral video of 'police brutality' sparks anger among protesters

Another video apparently showing Hong Kong police inhumanely beating a man has gone viral on social media sparking anger among the public. The video, tweeted by a reporter covering Hong Kong protests shows a man lying on what seems to be stretcher and a few moments later 2 police officer enters the room to interrogate the person and also punch him at various instances.

The reporter has tagged Hong Kong police in his tweet and people are claiming that the video, which has been shared hundreds of times by now, indeed shows Hong Kong police officers. The authenticity of the video could not be confirmed immediately.

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CCTV footage from democrat Lam Cheuk-ting of wt appears to be one officer punching the detained man in the crotch. What strikes me is - did they think they were going to get away with this? @hkpoliceforce pic.twitter.com/xM86Gr5Fii

— Lok. (@sumlokkei) August 20, 2019

Thousands of people are posting about the video and several new posters against police brutality have come up.

這就是香港警察。This is Hong Kong police.#ChiNazi #Fascism #HongKongPolice#香港警察無恥賤格 pic.twitter.com/AO55eQWjwV

— 黎特 Knight Lai (@knightlaiart) August 20, 2019

The victim was a 62-year old man who was arrested for assaulting an officer in a drunken state on June 25. He informed his sons about the horror he went through while in custody and with the support of Democratic Party lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting they are seeking justice for their father.

Hong Kong has been choked by several weeks of protests that started with residents opposing a controversial bill that would allow the extradition of criminals to mainland China. Hong Kongers felt that the law would be misused by China to increase its influence in the semi-autonomous region.

The protests have been violent at various instances and both protesters, as well as the police, blame the other side for resorting to violence. Several videos of apparent "police brutality" and "violence by protesters" have gone viral since June.

Protesters now have five demands - complete withdrawal of the extradition bill, resignation of premier Carrie Lam, a halt to descriptions of the protests as "rioting", a waiver of charges against those arrested, an independent inquiry and resumption of political reform.