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Use of live ammunition in HK protests 'disproportionate': Britain

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Britain on Tuesday criticised police tactics against pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, warning that the use of live rounds could heighten long-running tensions.

"Whilst there is no excuse for violence, the use of live ammunition is disproportionate, and only risks inflaming the situation," Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said in a statement.

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First Published: Oct 01 2019 | 7:40 PM IST

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