Protesters clash with riot police at Hong Kong airport

Visuals of riot police entering the Hong Kong International Airport and clashing with protesters have begun circulating on social media.

Reuters reported that a scuffle broke out between police and protesters during the process of escorting an injured person out of the terminal. The agency reports that riot police were deployed after protesters blocked police vehicles at the scene and that pepper spray was deployed.

In live video feeds of the airport, the riot police can be seen patrolling the perimeter of the airport, stopping short of entering. According to reports by Sky News, police arrested a few protesters and took them away.

Part of the live footage showed a lone protester placing black umbrellas on top of the terminal signs, a symbolic reference to the 2014 pro-democracy protests dubbed the Umbrella Movement. 

Another clip shows a policeman attempting to arrest a protester, being dispelled by other protesters, and then pulling his firearm before backing off.

Fears that tensions in Hong Kong could be met with military action has risen after state-media released footage showed paramilitary forces assembling in the neighbouring city of Shenzhen.

The HKAI has been occupied by protesters for two days straight, with flights disrupted and fears growing that the economy will take a toll from the unrest. Largescale demonstrations in Hong Kong have been ongoing for two months now.

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