Violent clashes break out in Hong Kong after counter-protesters storm sit-in

About 1,000 people opposed to pro-democracy movement fight 100 demonstrators after Leung Chun-ying’s talks offer

Clashes in Mong Kok. Video: Tania Branigan

Tania Branigan in Hong Kong and Jonathan Kaiman in Beijing-Friday 3 October 2014 

Violent scuffles broke out in one of Hong Kong’s most famous and congested shopping districts on Friday, as supporters of Chinese rule stormed tents and ripped down banners belonging to pro-democracy protesters.

Pro-democracy protesters clash with pro-government supporters on Friday at Causeway Bay

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