Inflammable Material Thrown At Government House Slope

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2021-07-01 HKT 07:58

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  • Several bottles of combustible material were thrown at the slope on Lower Albert Road, causing a fire. Photo: Courtesy of Hong Kong Police

    Several bottles of combustible material were thrown at the slope on Lower Albert Road, causing a fire. Photo: Courtesy of Hong Kong Police

Police on Thursday said that several bottles of combustible material were thrown near the slope of Government House on Lower Albert Road, causing a fire.

They said the incident happened at about 2 am.

Firefighters put out the fire and no one was hurt. Bomb disposal personnel were also sent to the scene.

The police condemned the action and said violence will not be tolerated.

The incident being investigated.

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