Statement by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (4:00pm)

PolyU has added one more team, bringing the total to seven, to continue the search for the remaining people on campus this afternoon. As at 4:00pm today, the teams have searched most of the buildings, including the Library and the carparks. They found a female adult, who appeared physically weak and emotionally unstable. The Hong Kong Red Cross first-aid team provided her with immediate onsite medical care, and PolyU counsellors are putting in great efforts to persuade her to leave the campus.

During their search, the team members found that all buildings on campus have been vandalised to various extents. The Library is severely flooded. Many cars, including University vehicles, inside the carparks have been damaged, a number with the fuel tanks forced open. The teams also found dangerous goods and petrol bombs located inside buildings and in various other places on campus. Out of concern that there may be more people remaining on campus, the University management has decided to resume the search tomorrow morning, and will consider enhancing manpower for the task. The University sincerely thanks all the team members for their hard work. The University also appeals to people remaining on campus to contact our team directly by calling 55136392.

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)