Seven Hong Kong policemen have been arrested in connection with the beating of a pro-democracy protester.
A police statement said the officers, who had already been suspended, were detained on suspicion of "assault resulting in grievous body harm".
You will recall that the incident took place on 15 October amid clashes while police cleared an underpass by the Admiralty camp.
Civic Party protester Ken Tsang was filmed being led away in handcuffs and beaten for several minutes.
Local TV network TVB later aired footage of his assault, and Mr Tsang's lawyer said that the beatings had continued after he was taken to a police station.
The authorities immediately moved to suspend the officers and launched an investigation shortly after the clip was aired.
On Wednesday, the police said Mr Tsang had promised to show up to identify his assailants, but failed to do so, and called on him to "assist the police in investigations as soon as possible".
The announcement came amid efforts by the police to clear the Mong Kok protest site, which resulted in more clashes. More than 140 people have been arrested.
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