HKFP
Hong Kong police have apprehended a 62-year-old man over suspected “offences in connection with seditious intention,” marking the eighth arrest under the new security law in a case linked to jailed human rights activist Chow Hang-tung.
Police made the arrest in Sha Tin on Monday, according to a statement, adding that the man had been held for investigation.
National security police made their first arrests under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, more commonly known as Article 23, last Tuesday. Chow was among six people apprehended in connection with social media posts made on a Facebook page named “Chow Hang-tung Club.” A seventh arrest followed on Wednesday.
Police last Tuesday said the posts made use of an “upcoming sensitive date” to incite hatred against the central and Hong Kong governments, as well as the Judiciary. Police also alleged that the posts intended to incite netizens to organise or participate in illegal activities at a later time.
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