Protesters Flood Into MTR To Leave Yuen Long

Protesters began streaming into Yuen Long MTR Station at around 7.30pm on Saturday, apparently to leave the area following the day's march and clashes with the police.

People urged others to leave with them after riot police had moved to clear protesters from the streets.

Democratic Party legislator Andrew Wan was at the scene and he urged police officers to remain calm, telling them that the protesters were dispersing as requested.

However, many protesters still remained near Yuen Long MTR Station.

Earlier, officers fire repeated volleys of tear gas as they confronted protesters at numerous spots in the town.

MTR officials reported only minor disruption to services, with trains skipping Long Ping Station by around 7.20pm and special services laid on for people boarding at the station.