Hong Kong’s top leader has told pro-democracy protesters they must clear the city by Monday. CY Leung’s warning follows fears that the worst unrest in decades could turn more violent.<br /><br />On Friday night before around 20 people were arrested during clashes in one working class suburb.<br /><br />At least 12 people and six police officers were injured during running brawls.<br /><br />Police in riot gear tired to keep order as angry residents and pro-Beijing supporters demanded the activists leave.<br /><br />Many locals are angry at a drop in business during the protests.<br /><br />Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung went on TV to tell residents that: “The most urgent matter is to restore accessibility to the government headquarters on Monday to allow 3,000 workers to do their jobs in serving the public; also for the roads in Central and Wanchai to be unblocked so all schools can resume classes.”<br /><br />Hong Kong, a former British colony, is run under a separate system of government than mainland China.<br /><br />Despite plans for universal suffrage, protests escalated earlier this week over Beijing’s decision to veto candidates for the next leadership election in 2017.<br /><br />While largely peaceful, student leaders claim triads or organised crime gangs may have infiltrated the ‘Occupy’ sites to incite violence.
