Statement by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (1:00pm)

As at 1pm today, the six teams sent by PolyU to enter the campus have searched four buildings. No remaining people were found. But the team members found every floor to have been vandalised to a varied extent, with dangerous goods and petrol bombs lying around. The teams will continue their search. The University management advises all team members to take care of their personal safety.

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)