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Pro-Beijing lawmaker stabbed by 'fake supporter' in Hong Kong | Pro-Beijing lawmaker stabbed by 'fake supporter' in Hong Kong |
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A pro-Beijing lawmaker in Hong Kong has been stabbed in the street by a man pretending to be a supporter. | |
In footage posted online, a man is seen approaching Junius Ho with flowers before reaching into a bag - saying he wants a picture - but instead lunging at Mr Ho with a knife. | In footage posted online, a man is seen approaching Junius Ho with flowers before reaching into a bag - saying he wants a picture - but instead lunging at Mr Ho with a knife. |
Mr Ho, who was wounded, and others then wrestle him to the ground. | Mr Ho, who was wounded, and others then wrestle him to the ground. |
The stabbing is the latest in a series of attacks on people on either side of the Hong Kong protests. | The stabbing is the latest in a series of attacks on people on either side of the Hong Kong protests. |
In July, pro-democracy protesters accused Mr Ho of helping to organise attacks on civilians in Yuen Long station. | In July, pro-democracy protesters accused Mr Ho of helping to organise attacks on civilians in Yuen Long station. |
Dozens of masked men dressed in white shirts - suspected to be triad gangsters - assaulted pro-democracy protesters and passers-by. | Dozens of masked men dressed in white shirts - suspected to be triad gangsters - assaulted pro-democracy protesters and passers-by. |
Afterwards, Mr Ho reportedly said the attackers were "defending their home and people", but denied any involvement. | Afterwards, Mr Ho reportedly said the attackers were "defending their home and people", but denied any involvement. |
He was also seen shaking hands with the attackers and giving them the thumbs-up. | He was also seen shaking hands with the attackers and giving them the thumbs-up. |
What happened in Wednesday's attack? | What happened in Wednesday's attack? |
Mr Ho was campaigning for Hong Kong's elections, being held later this month, when a man in a blue t-shirt and wearing a back-to-front baseball cap approached him. | |
The man apparently said "everyone has seen your efforts", before Mr Ho took the flowers. | The man apparently said "everyone has seen your efforts", before Mr Ho took the flowers. |
The "supporter" then said "let me take my mobile out" before reaching into his bag and stabbing Mr Ho. He was then wrestled to the ground by a group of people, including Mr Ho. | The "supporter" then said "let me take my mobile out" before reaching into his bag and stabbing Mr Ho. He was then wrestled to the ground by a group of people, including Mr Ho. |
The lawmaker was then seen being taken into an ambulance. Two other people were also reportedly hurt. | The lawmaker was then seen being taken into an ambulance. Two other people were also reportedly hurt. |
Police said a suspect had been arrested, and that all three victims were conscious. | Police said a suspect had been arrested, and that all three victims were conscious. |
After the attack, Mr Ho released a statement in which he said "black forces" were targeting pro-establishment candidates. | |
"I will remain courageous and fearless," he said. | |
Who else has been attacked in Hong Kong? | Who else has been attacked in Hong Kong? |
Hong Kong's protests - which started in June - now flare up every weekend, with clashes between protesters and police getting increasingly violent. | |
Shops and businesses seen as being pro-Beijing are also regularly attacked. | Shops and businesses seen as being pro-Beijing are also regularly attacked. |
At the same time, attacks on groups and individuals, often away from the main protests, have also increased. | At the same time, attacks on groups and individuals, often away from the main protests, have also increased. |
Last weekend, at least five people were injured in a knife attack at a pro-democracy protest in a shopping mall. A local councillor had his ear partially bitten off while trying to stop the attacker leaving. | Last weekend, at least five people were injured in a knife attack at a pro-democracy protest in a shopping mall. A local councillor had his ear partially bitten off while trying to stop the attacker leaving. |
Last month, activist Jimmy Sham was attacked by a group of five men with hammers. | Last month, activist Jimmy Sham was attacked by a group of five men with hammers. |
The Hong Kong Free Press says at least three other candidates in November's elections have also been attacked in recent weeks. | The Hong Kong Free Press says at least three other candidates in November's elections have also been attacked in recent weeks. |
Who is Junius Ho? | |
Mr Ho is a 57-year-old lawyer who became a member of Hong Hong's Legislative Council in 2016. | |
He attended Anglia Ruskin University in the UK, which awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2011. However, the university removed the honour last month after pressure online and from politicians. | |
"Mr Ho's conduct since he was honoured has caused increasing concern," the university said. | |
In 2017 he was accused of saying protesters should be "killed" - but later said his words had been mistranslated - and was also accused of linking homosexuality to bestiality. | |
After he was accused of supporting the Yuen Long attacks, his office was attacked and his parents' graves vandalised. |
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