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Hong Kong Protesters Criticize Police Conduct, Draw Tear Gas

Associated Press

   HONG KONG - Hong Kong police fired tear gas Sunday to disperse a rally
   called over concerns about police conduct in monthslong pro-democracy
   demonstrations, with protesters cursing the officers and calling them
   "gangster cops."

   Organizers called the demonstration at a waterfront park but police
   said the rally was unauthorized and engaged in a standoff with the
   protesters after ordering them to leave.

   The protesters taunted the officers, calling them names, and the
   situation appeared tense. Police fired rounds of tear gas and moved
   forward to chase away the crowds.

   Police have faced criticism for heavy-headed tactics including tear
   gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets and a water cannon to subdue
   protesters who have hurled bricks and firebombs.

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