China condemns attack on Hong Kong justice secretary in London

Incident took place as Teresa Cheng was in London to promote Hong Kong as protests continue to paralyse city

(Al Jazeera News) – China condemned on Friday an incident involving the city’s justice secretary in London, the first direct altercation between demonstrators and a government minister during more than five months of often violent protests.

Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng, who was in London to promote Hong Kong as a dispute-resolution and deal-making hub, was rounded on by a group of protesters who shouted “murderer” and “shameful”.

A statement by the Hong Kong government said Cheng suffered “serious bodily harm” but gave no details.

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