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Protester shot in chest by police during Hong Kong National Day clashes as more than 100 arrested

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51 people, aged 11 to 75, injured

The Hospital Authority says that as of 8pm, 51 people were injured today, including two in critical condition and two in serious condition.

The injured, 41 men and 10 women, are aged from 11 to 75.

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Pan-dems slam Lam for Beijing trip amid chaos

In a joint statement, 24 pan-democratic legislators have strongly condemned police for "unnecessarily escalating the use of force and using deadly live ammunition" on an 18-year-old.

"The policeman's close-range shooting seems to be an attack rather than self-defence ... Many police officers have gone out of control and rudely treated demonstrators, the public, medical staff, journalists, social workers and lawmakers," the statement reads.

The group also says it is irresponsible of city leader Carrie Lam to be visiting Beijing when police have warned that there will be chaos in Hong Kong.

"It was tantamount to authorising police to administer Hong Kong. The members of the democratic camp urge Lam to stop pretending to be communicating [with the public, and to stop] relying on police violence. She must face the problems and respond to protesters' five demands."

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