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Two Hong Kong lawmakers arrested for protest-related offences released on bail after being held by police overnight

  • Status not known of third pro-democracy politician held following wave of arrests targeting several lawmakers and high-profile activists
  • Chinese state media calls Friday’s arrests ‘good news’ with Hong Kong in throes of 13th straight weekend of protests

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Protesters filled Victoria Park and beyond at an authorised rally on August 18, and it is expected demonstrators will take to the streets again on Saturday despite police bans. Photo: Sam Tsang

At least two Hong Kong lawmakers arrested along with prominent activists in connection with anti-government protests were released on bail on Saturday after being held overnight by police.

Speaking outside Tsuen Wan Police Station, Civic Party lawmaker Jeremy Tam Man-ho accused the force of detaining him on police obstruction allegations in a political move designed to deter protesters.

Another pro-democracy politician Au Nok-hin was also released on bail on Saturday afternoon. Neither has been charged.

The status of the third detained lawmaker Cheng Chung-tai is not known.

Also arrested on Friday were young activists Joshua Wong Chi-fung and Agnes Chow Ting, who have since been charged and granted bail, and Andy Chan Ho-tin, convenor of the now-outlawed Hong Kong National Party.

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