Molotov Cocktails and Tear Gas Launched as Police Clash With Protesters in Hong Kong

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Police used tear gas and water cannons shooting blue dye while protesters used Molotov cocktails in Admiralty, Hong Kong, on Sunday, September 15, during clashes amid ongoing protests in the city.

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Hong Kong, despite a ban on the gathering, Bloomberg reported.

Protesters threw petrol bombs inside the the Central Government Complex in Admiralty, Hong Kong police said.

This footage was taken by Antony Daprian and shows a petrol bomb exploding near where he was standing. Tear gas and blue dye can be seen being directed toward protesters. Credit: Antony Daprian via Storyful