Protesters Torch Car At Bridge Near CUHK

Protesters at the Chinese University set fire to an abandoned van on a bridge over the Tolo Highway on Friday night, as they retreated back inside the university campus.

The vehicle was part of a barricade on the bridge, where protesters were preparing to repel police and throw objects down to block the highway.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze shortly before 10pm.

They also blocked the Tolo Highway again after it was partially reopened for about seven hours, following the government's refusal to accept their demands.

They want an independent inquiry, the release of all arrested protesters, and a promise to hold District Council elections as scheduled.

But the government says the protesters are holding the public hostage, and should stop the violence, so the government can hold fair and safe elections.

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