Student protesters in Hong Kong have accused police of allowing criminal gangs to attack them - and have called off talks with the government aimed at resolving the crisis.
Violent scuffles have broken out at the demonstrations which have been taking place for days.
The pro-democracy activists are calling for the Chief Executive of Hong Kong to stand down.
Their supporters are angry at plans by China to vet election candidates and have been occupying parts of the city.
Hong Kong's leader offered talks to defuse the situation after the protesters called for his resignation.
But scuffles broke out yesterday, as people apparently angry with the disruption caused by the protests, tried to dismantle tents and barricades.
Police are urging the thousands of students that remain - to go home.
