Hong Kong protests: Blue water cannon fired at protesters

Fresh clashes have broken out between police and protesters in Hong Kong.

Jets of blue-coloured water hit protesters who, in turn, hurled stones and firebombs.

They also ripped down a banner proclaiming the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China near government buildings and set it ablaze.

Earlier thousands of people marched calling for democracy despite a police ban.