.NBCNews gained access to a Hong Kong university complex Wednesday where protesters have barricaded themselves with extensive supplies of homemade or improvised weaponry, medical items and protective clothing.
But scenes of devastation were all around: debris was strewn across rooms, with some flooded by water that was gushing down a stairwell. Hammers, chisels and axes could be seen, alongside walkie-talkies, military-grade bulletproof vests and helmets.
Li Kim-Man, a high school principal, said: “Our students are right now in danger. This is a dangerous phase. I’m here trying to persuade students to leave. There are at least 30 people inside who are under 18."Asked whether he feared a disaster, Li simply replied: “Yes.” However, the police are also well-prepared. Looking relaxed, with riot shields in place, they appeared unfazed by the situation.
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