Bus loads of police arrive at Hong Kong protests

Bus loads of police are arriving in central Hong Kong as crowds build at key demonstration sites across the city.

The government's leader attended a flag-raising ceremony this morning as the city marks China's national day.

Hong Kong chief executive CY Leung led the ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

But protesters at the nearby street rallies turned their back on the event, instead forming crosses with their hands and holding yellow ribbons as a symbol of democracy for Hong Kong.

more: Bus loads of police arrive at Hong Kong protests

Bus loads of police are arriving in central Hong Kong as crowds build at key demonstration sites across the city.

The government's leader attended a flag-raising ceremony this morning as the city marks China's national day.

Hong Kong chief executive CY Leung led the ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

But protesters at the nearby street rallies turned their back on the event, instead forming crosses with their hands and holding yellow ribbons as a symbol of democracy for Hong Kong.