Hong Kong police arrest 47 people during Sunday protest: CGTN

Police in Hong Kong said late Monday that they had arrested 47 people after clashes broke out on Sunday night in Sha Tin, CGTN, the English channel of state broadcaster CCTV, reported Tuesday.

The 29 men and 18 women were held on suspicion of committing an illegal assembly and assaulting police officers and obstructing them from performing their duties, the report said.

Police said 13 officers were hospitalized after the clashes, with five of them still receiving treatment, the report said.

Calling the rioters "thug" protesters, Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam condemned the violence and praised the police, CGTN reported Monday.

The unrest was the latest demonstration by protesters against the now-suspended fugitive bill, which was set aside after authorities received mixed reactions from Hong Kong society, the report said.

Speaking to the press after visiting police officers who were injured, Lam said, "We’re deeply grateful to the police who put their lives on the line and keep Hong Kong safe. They worked very hard with professionalism and restraint but were attacked by the rioters, as you can see from the TV news, which is shocking," according to the report. 

"I’m here to strongly condemn these thugs who attack our police. Our society will not tolerate these acts of violence," Lam added. "I’m here also to call for all Hong Kong residents to respect the rule of law and support the police so that we can live in a safe city. We all continue to support the police in investigating criminal acts," the report said.