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18.10.2022 - 16:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The Foreign Secretary has demanded a top-level explanation from China after 'apparent scenes of violence' against Hong Kong pro-democracy protestors in Manchester.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed after video footage was shared online that it was investigating the assault of a man at the Chinese Consulate in Rusholme, Manchester, on Sunday afternoon. A protest erupted into violence and police were called.
Video footage shared widely across social media appeared to show a scuffle as police officers swarmed the area trying to diffuse the situation. There's been widespread upset and condemnation after the footage also appeared to show one of the Hong Kong protesters being dragged beyond the gates into the grounds of the consulate and assaulted, with banners and placards also said to have been vandalised.
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Greater Manchester Police said around 30 to 40 people had gathered outside the consulate on Denison Road. In a statement, the force said: "Shortly before 4pm a small group of men came out of the building and a man was dragged into the consulate grounds and assaulted. Due to our fears for the safety of the man, officers intervened and removed the victim from the Consulate grounds.
"The man, aged in his 30s, suffered several physical injuries and remained in hospital overnight for treatment. He is continuing to receive our support for his welfare."
Foreign Office minister, Jesse Norman, said Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, has now issued a summons to the Chinese charge d'affaires (the ambassador's deputy) in London to demand an explanation for the actions of consular staff in
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