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Hong Kong legislators brawl over contentious extradition law

Pro-democracy lawmaker Gary Fan lies down after a clash with pro-Beijing lawmakers during a meeting to consider the controversial extradition bill. (Reuters)

Scuffles broke out in Hong Kong’s legislature on Saturday between pro-democracy lawmakers and those loyal to Beijing over an extradition law that will extend Beijing’s powers over the financial hub.

One person was taken to hospital.

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