HK police: Officer deterred rioters with gun 'in accordance with law'

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A spokesperson for the Hong Kong police has defended an officer's decision to draw his gun to control a deteriorating situation during violent protests on Monday inside Hong Kong International Airport, stressing the legitimacy of the action. The officer in question had been cornered in a life-threatening situation, he added.