Hong Kong, August 25: Hong Kong police on Sunday used water cannon at protesters for the first time during the second day of demonstrations. According to reports, a large crowd attended a rally in a park and another protest near the main street. Cops tried to disperse the crowd by firing tear gas, however, the protesters reacted by throwing stones and other things. With this, the violence returned to Hong Kong for the 12th consecutive weekend. Hong Kong Protests: Police Fire Tear Gas as Clashes Return to City Streets.

At least one petrol bomb was also thrown by the protestors. Following this, two vehicles fitted with water cannons were discharged on the protestors. Hong Kong police also fired several rounds of tear gas to disperse the crowd. Hong Kong Protests Explained: Why The Agitation Was Launched And How China Has Responded So Far.

On Saturday's protest, ten people, including two critical, were left injured and admitted to hospital. The yesterday's clashes saw police baton charge and fire tear gas when demonstrators attacked cops with rocks and bottles.

Protests started against a bill that would have allowed extradition to China, but have reduced into wider calls for democracy and police accountability in the semi-autonomous city. Protesters say Hong Kong's unique freedoms are in danger as Beijing tightens its political chokehold on the city.

(With AFP Inputs)

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