Statement by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (11:45pm)

PolyU has been using different means and channels to persuade people who are still on the campus to leave in a peaceful and orderly manner as soon as possible.

PolyU will send several small teams to enter the campus tomorrow in order to search for people staying inside and to verify their conditions. Once found, the team members will put in the greatest efforts to persuade them to leave immediately in a peaceful manner. The teams will include counsellors, healthcare professionals, social workers, teachers and security staff members. PolyU hopes that the Police cordon can be removed as soon as possible, so that restoration work can begin at once for restoring the normal operation of the University as early as possible.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Dr LAM Tai-Fai, Council Chairman
Professor Jin-Guang TENG, President
Professor Philip C. H. CHAN, Deputy President and Provost
Dr Miranda LOU, Executive Vice President
Mr Andy TONG, Vice President (Campus Development and Facilities)
Professor Alex WAI, Vice President (Research Development)
Professor Ben YOUNG, Vice President (Student Affairs)