Hong Kong police arrest activists on 34th anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre

Police in Hong Kong detained several pro-democracy activists on the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. The leader of one of Hong Kong's main opposition parties was among those arrested, with authorities having banned public commemoration of the 1989 incident. Also detained was 67-year-old Alexandra Wong, a prominent campaigner nicknamed "Grandma Wong". She was arrested while carrying flowers near Victoria Park, where vigils had been held for many years. Events to mark the 1989 massacre, which saw the government violently suppress peaceful protests in Beijing with tanks and troops, are also banned in mainland China. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-pick Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB