Hong Kong police arrested five protesters suspected of desecrating the Chinese national flag, Xinhua News Agency reported on Friday.
The five suspects, one female and four males aged between 20 and 22, were detained on August 14 and 15 after removing the Chinese national flag from a flagpole and throwing it into the sea on August 3-5, Xinhua News Agency cited the Hong Kong Police as saying.
The suspects’ computers, phones and clothes have been seized by the police for further investigation.
According to the law, violators can face up to three years in jail for desecrating the national flag and coat of arms.