Hong Kong protest: Riot police clash with protesters as march descends into violence

Hong Kong police fired tear gas into crowds of marchers protesting a mob attack that injured 45 people last weekend. Follow live updates:

Riot police face off protesters at Yuen Long district in Hong Kong Saturday, July 27. AP/Bobby Yip

But a small group of marchers are staring down hundreds of police who have gathered in full riot gear ahead of a"dispersal operation."

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