Man pepper sprayed in face by police after refusing to show identity

A man was pepper sprayed and arrested by police officers in Tsuen Wan on Tuesday after he refused to identify himself during a stop and questioning.

The incident happened around noon near the Emperor Watch & Jewellery shop on Chung On Street, where officers intercepted the 55-year-old man after he acted suspiciously.

It is understood the man suddenly turned emotional and started filming the officers carrying out their duty, and the man also told off the police officers for not wearing their police caps.

The officers decided to pepper spray the man after repeated warnings and arrested him for obstructing police officers.

The man was later taken to Yan Chai Hospital after complaining of discomfort in his eyes.