(VOVworld) – In a statement released on Saturday, Hong Kong riot police strongly condemned protesters to break the police barriers, occupy the southern lanes of Nathan Street, and try to hold more lanes in the north.

Protesters cry as some of the protesters are beaten by riot police in the occupied area in the Mong Kok district of Hong Kong, early Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. (Photo: AP/Kin Cheung)

About 9,000 people have been reported to participate in the activities seriously violating regulations on pubic safety and order. Hong Kong police said they are resolute to fight against the acts to cause social disorder and 26 people were arrested.