HK protester beaten up in China consulate grounds

Dozens of protesters from Hong Kong staged a protest outside of the Chinese consulate in Manchester on 16 October, the first day of the 20th Chinese Communist Party Congress.

A brief clash ensued after unidentified men came out of the consulate. At least one protester was beaten up after being dragged inside the compound.

Greater Manchester Police say a live investigation is being carried out.

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