Thousands of pro-democracy protesters faced off with riot police on July 1. Photo: Anthony Kwan/Getty Images
Hong Kong police arrested and charged 12 people in connection with their involvement in anti-government protests and the storming of the legislature building on Monday, the Wall Street Journal reports.
What's new: Police said those arrested were between 14 to 36 years old and were charged with possession of offensive weapons, unlawful assembly and assaulting and obstructing a police officer. The hunt for suspects is expected to continue.
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