Hong Kong police use tear gas, pepper spray as protests extend into new year

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Hong Kong toned down its New Year’s celebrations amid the protests

Protesters also gathered at the Prince Edward subway station where police four months ago had rushed in, beating and tear gassing demonstrators who had no way to flee. That incident is among many cited by demonstrators as cases of police abuse for which no one has been held accountable.

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