Senior officials of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) disciplinary forces released a joint statement on Thursday, condemning the recent violent acts in the city.

The violent acts have seriously disrupted the social order and threatened the safety of Hong Kong residents, said the statement.

The officials also pledged their continued support of the chief executive and HKSAR government under HKSAR law.

The officials include Commissioner of Customs and Excise Tang Yi-hoi, Director of Immigration Tsang Kwok-wai as well as the heads of the Government Flying Service, Hong Kong Fire Services Department and the Correctional Services Department.