Protesters refuse to leave Hong Kong streets

Protesters in Hong Kong have refused to leave the city-wide street blockades despite the government agreeing to hold talks with student leaders.

The city's chief executive CY Leung has defied calls to stand down, but said he is hopeful the talks will herald further communication on electoral reform.

A defiant Mr Leung told reporters minutes before midnight last night that chief secretary Carrie Lam would meet with students to discuss political reports, but gave no timeframe.

Early this morning a skirmish between police and pro-democracy demonstrators took place outside the main government building.

more: Protesters refuse to leave Hong Kong streets

Protesters in Hong Kong have refused to leave the city-wide street blockades despite the government agreeing to hold talks with student leaders.

The city's chief executive CY Leung has defied calls to stand down, but said he is hopeful the talks will herald further communication on electoral reform.

A defiant Mr Leung told reporters minutes before midnight last night that chief secretary Carrie Lam would meet with students to discuss political reports, but gave no timeframe.

Early this morning a skirmish between police and pro-democracy demonstrators took place outside the main government building.