Hong Kong police accuse activists in long-running pro-democracy movement of inciting minors to commit crimes.
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.HONG KONG -- Hong Kong police on Monday accused activists in the long-running pro-democracy movement of inciting minors to commit crimes.
Chief police spokesman Kwok Ka-chuen told reporters that the force was in close contact with the organizers of the Jan. 1 event, but would not tolerate threats to public safety. “Over the weekend, during our arrest operation, we arrested a large number of youngsters and are very alarmed that some criminals incite youngsters to commit crimes," Kwok said, adding that some of the violence had been inspired by the children's teachers.
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