Hello and welcome to bbc news. Anti government protesters in hong kong have been attacked by unidentified men wearing white t shirts and wielding batons. Social media from the region has been inundated by footage of groups of men charging at crowds in one of the citys railway stations. At least 30 people are believed to have been injured. The attacks allegedly took place as crowds were on their way home from the latest protest rally in the city. In a statement, the government condemned the attacks and promised serious enforcement actions. Well, earlier at that demonstration, police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protestors demonstrating against the way the territory is being run. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets the latest in a series of pro democracy rallies which have been going on for two months now. Stephen mcdonells report contains some flashing images. Protests here used to end peacefully. Not anymore. After the seventh consecutive weekend of marches
Hello and welcome to bbc news. The British Foreign secretaryjeremy hunt says britain will do what it takes to keep International Shipping safe after a uk registered oil tanker was seized by iran in the gulf. Mr hunt said tehran had assured him last week that it wanted to de escalate tensions in the region, but was now doing the opposite. Iran has released footage of the moment its troops seized the vessel. Our diplomatic correspondent, paul adams, has more. This is the Moment Iranian revolutionary guards took over the stena impero, descending from a helicopter onto the deck of the tanker, as fast boats circled nearby. Iran says the ship had broken International Regulations following an accident involving a fishing boat. The ships owners have not confirmed this and say it was obeying the law. Its now being held at the iranian port of bandar abbas. We are calling on iran to reverse this illegal act. Were looking for ways to de escalate the situation, but were also very clear that we will
Hello and welcome to bbc news. Dozens of people have been injured, one critically, in hong kong after Anti Government protesters were attacked by gangs of unidentified men wearing white t shirts and wielding batons. Social media in the region has been inundated with footage of the assaults at a Railway Station and theres speculation that the men were acting on behalf of the authorities. In a statement, the government condemned the actions and promised serious enforcement measures. Well, earlier, police had fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protestors. Tens of thousands of people had taken to the streets, the latest in a series of pro democracy rallies, which have been going on for two months. Stephen mcdonells report contains some flashing images. Protests here used to end peacefully. Not anymore. After the seventh consecutive weekend of marches in hong kong, some hardcore pro democracy protesters have decided that escalation is the way forward, and theyve been met with for
Hello and welcome to bbc news. Dozens of people have been injured one critically in hong kong after Anti Government protesters were attacked by gangs of unidentified men wearing white t shirts and wielding batons. Social media in the region has been inundated with footage like this one here of the assaults at a Railway Station and theres speculation that the men might have been acting on behalf of the authorities. In a statement, the government condemned the actions and promised serious enforcement measures. Our beijing correspondent celia hatton joins us. What more do we know . There is a lot of speculation, many writing on social media in pointing out certain things. We dont have an official word on who these men are in the hong kong authorities have said they will try to get to the bottom of this incident but many on social media are pointing out the fact that this group seems very well organised. Some are pointing to the fa ct organised. Some are pointing to the fact that many seem
A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Tell us what you think about the stories we are covering, or what you are spotting where you are. Just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. Anti government protesters in hong kong have been attacked by unidentified men wearing white t shirts and wielding batons. Social media from the region has been inundated by footage of groups of men charging at crowds in one of the citys railway stations. At least 30 people are believed to have been injured. The attacks allegedly took place as crowds were on their way home from the latest protest rally in the city. Joining me now is the bbcs celia hatton, who is in beijing. What are people saying where you are about this latest development . Well, inside mainland china, those groups of men, as you said, who were dressed in white who attacked Anti Government protests, many people are applauding them inside mai