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Sami Quadri

China accuses protesters of ‘illegally entering’ Manchester consulate following attack

Protest outside PRC Consulate in Manchester

(Picture: Twitter)

China has accused demonstrators of “illegally entering” its consulate in Manchester following reports that a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester was beaten up outside the premises.

Scuffles broke out on Sunday outside the building in Rusholme, with footage posted on social media apparently showing one man being attacked in the grounds.

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