As it happened: Hong Kong protests 29 September

Key points

Thousands of protesters have taken over central areas of Hong Kong and are camped outside government offices - many schools and banks closed
Protesters are angry at changes to Hong Kong's political system which will allow direct elections but only from a pool of candidates approved by Beijing
A student-led protest movement has joined forces with the larger Occupy Central after a week of demonstrations and class boycotts
On Sunday night police used tear gas and pepper spray on the crowds
The government says riot police have now withdrawn, and has ordered protesters to disperse peacefully as soon as possible
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has warned against any foreign interference over the protests. All times in BST

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