Extradition Bill Protesters Block Roads In Central

Anti-government protesters swarmed into Hong Kong's financial district on Sunday evening, gathering outside the Court of Final Appeal.

They also blocked Connaught Road Central, Des Voeux Road Central and Ice House Street, having earlier occupied Harcourt Road in Admiralty.

One demonstrator, who said his name was Peter, admitted that he wasn't exactly sure what the plan was.

"Not sure, but at least we are going to find someone to answer our demands," he said.

The Civil Human Rights Front had asked the police to allow them to finish their march from Victoria Park at the court, saying they wanted to remind the authorities that they are demanding a judge-led inquiry into extradition protest clashes.

But the force refused the front's request, saying for safety reasons the demonstrators could only go as far as Wan Chai.

However, when the first of the marchers arrived at the designated end point by Southorn Playground, the police abandoned their cordon across the road and the protesters simply carried on marching.

There were also calls online on Sunday evening for protesters to make their way to Government House or Beijing's liaison office in Western.

By around 6.30pm, some protesters were on the move again, this time in the direction of Sheung Wan.

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