Hong Kong Police Arrest 36 In Continued Clashes With Protesters

In a clash with protesters, Hong Kong police used water cannons and fired a warning shot. Six officers were threatened by a breakaway group from a peaceful protest. Earlier, protesters blocked roads and used bricks and Molotov cocktails. Police arrested 36 people, including a 12-year-old, for various offenses. Fifteen officers were injured. The police commissioner condemned the violence and promised investigations. Protests began over a shelved extradition bill, with over 700 arrests so far.

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What actions did the police take against the protesters during the clashes?

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