Live: Hong Kong protesters clash with police over China extradition bill - CNN

Hong Kong police officers are beginning to gather outside the Legislative Council and on Tim Wa Road, outside the headquarters of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

Meanwhile, hundreds of officers in full protective riot gear are stationed inside the Legislative Council building as protesters try to break in.

The police, who have so appeared reluctant to engage with protesters, are now standing with shields up, bracing for potential escalation.

"There are hundreds of them with helmets, with shields, with batons. They are getting ready to act. We heard a short time ago, them yelling at people on the street, saying, 'Move, we are coming in!' Telling people who are just standing by watching, saying, 'Get out of here --we are about to act,'" said CNN's Anna Coren, who is at the scene.

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