2019 Prince Edward station attack
The 2019 Prince Edward station attack, also known as the 31 August MTR station incident (Chinese: 831太子站事件), was an incident in which Hong Kong police indiscriminately attacked passengers while arresting protesters who were returning home via Prince Edward station, on the night of 31 August 2019, after a protest was held that same day. The event was described as the police version of the 2019 Yuen Long attack, and the police have been criticised as acting like terrorists. Rumours have been circulated that several protesters were beaten to death at the station, but the police have rejected allegations. However, a mourning vigil was set up by a group of residents outside one exit of the station.
| 2019 Prince Edward station attack | ||||
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| Part of 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests | ||||
Hong Kong police storm Prince Edward station and attack civilians on 31 August 2019. | ||||
| Date | 31 August 2019 (Hong Kong Time UTC+8) | |||
| Location | Prince Edward station, Mong Kok, Kowloon | |||
| Resulted in | (See Aftermath section) | |||
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| Casualties | ||||
| Injuries | At least 10 (people sent to hospital) | |||
| Arrested | 65 (as of 1 November, all protestors or passengers) | |||
| Charged | 2 (as of 1 November) | |||
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| 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests |
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It is known in Hong Kong as the 831 incident, after the date 31 August.