Hardcore Hong Kong protesters behaving more like vigilantes, critics say

Above: A masked man attacking another man in Kowloon on Sunday, in front of journalists. In recent weeks, some protesters have targeted property and individuals with greater ferocity. Left: Protesters setting fire to an entrance of the Admiralty MTR
A masked man attacking another man in Kowloon on Sunday, in front of journalists. In recent weeks, some protesters have targeted property and individuals with greater ferocity. PHOTO: NYTIMES
Above: A masked man attacking another man in Kowloon on Sunday, in front of journalists. In recent weeks, some protesters have targeted property and individuals with greater ferocity. Left: Protesters setting fire to an entrance of the Admiralty MTR
Protesters setting fire to an entrance of the Admiralty MTR station. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
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HONG KONG • When protesters in Hong Kong last weekend came upon an older, shirtless man who was threatening a crowd, they pounded him to the ground with a stick.

When a taxi swerved into a group of protesters nearby, some dragged the driver out and beat him until he was covered in blood.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 09, 2019, with the headline Hardcore Hong Kong protesters behaving more like vigilantes, critics say. Subscribe