Protest paralyses business activities in Hong Kong

Thousands of protesters have converged on Hong Kong’s central business district, facing off with police and bringing the city to a standstill.

Black-clad protesters struck the city’s transport network, as most schools and universities remained closed for a second day over safety fears.

Earlier today, riot police fired tear gas at City University, where a standoff was underway between students and police throughout the morning.

Overnight, clashes erupted there between police and protesters and officers made an arrest outside one of the university’s residences.

Masked protesters also blocked a main road by dropping objects from a footbridge.