Hong Kong: At least 29 people have been arrested for participating in a pro-democracy protest march in Hong Kong, which led to violent clashes between the police and demonstrators, authorities said on Sunday.

The first day of the 12th consecutive weekend of protests ended on Saturday with the arrest of 19 men and 10 women, aged between 17 and 52, Efe news reported. They have been accused of offences including unlawful assembly, possession of offensive weapons and assaulting police officers, according to the police statement.