HK police arrest at least 86 people over illegal assemblies

Police will enforce the law resolutely and intervene swiftly against anyone suspected of being involved in any unlawful activities, police said.

Members of the public are encouraged to stay tuned to the latest announcements on police’s social media and avoid staying in areas where unlawful activities may break out, police said.

In a separate press release, a spokesperson for the Leisure and Cultural Services Department called on members of the public to observe social distancing rules during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.

Gatherings of more than four people in public places are banned in order to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Members of the public are reminded not to enter closed leisure facilities such as public beaches and barbecue sites. Burning wax and flying sky lanterns at LCSD's venues are also prohibited, the spokesperson said.

The LCSD will step up patrols at relevant venues and enforcement actions will be taken against any violation of the relevant regulations, the spokesperson said.