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Tourists burnt in HK acid attack | Tourists burnt in HK acid attack |
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Nine tourists and a child were among 30 people injured in an acid attack in a busy street in Hong Kong. | Nine tourists and a child were among 30 people injured in an acid attack in a busy street in Hong Kong. |
More than 100 people have been injured in similar attacks since December 2008 when bottles of acid were dropped from buildings in a pedestrian zone. | More than 100 people have been injured in similar attacks since December 2008 when bottles of acid were dropped from buildings in a pedestrian zone. |
The latest attack was at the Temple Street night market in Yau Ma Tei when two bottles were thrown, state broadcaster RTHK reported. | The latest attack was at the Temple Street night market in Yau Ma Tei when two bottles were thrown, state broadcaster RTHK reported. |
The 30 people suffered light injuries and were treated in hospital. | The 30 people suffered light injuries and were treated in hospital. |
Police were investigating, with firemen also on the scene, but no arrests had been made, AFP reported. | Police were investigating, with firemen also on the scene, but no arrests had been made, AFP reported. |
In December six people were injured when a bottle of acid was thrown down a street in Causeway Bay, a shopping hub which was packed with people celebrating the Hong Kong football team's victory over Japan in the East Asian Games final. | In December six people were injured when a bottle of acid was thrown down a street in Causeway Bay, a shopping hub which was packed with people celebrating the Hong Kong football team's victory over Japan in the East Asian Games final. |
Police have previously offered 1.5 million Hong Kong dollars (£120,000; $190,000) for useful information on the attacks. | Police have previously offered 1.5 million Hong Kong dollars (£120,000; $190,000) for useful information on the attacks. |
A rooftop camera network was set up over Mong Kok, the site of one attack, but has failed to catch those responsible. |
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