Hongkongers warned to exercise caution in the UK amid anti-immigration riots
- A stabbing attack on July 29 that killed three children and injured 10 others triggered violence that has spread throughout the country
Hong Kong authorities have advised residents to exercise caution if they are in the United Kingdom or plan to visit the country, following a mass stabbing last week that triggered ongoing anti-immigrant riots.
An amber outbound travel alert (OTA) issued against the country remains in effect, a government spokesman said on Tuesday, urging Hongkongers in the UK or intending to visit to closely monitor the situation and prioritise personal safety.
The amber alert, the lowest level on a three-tier system that also includes red and black alerts, indicates signs of a threat in a country.
It means travellers should monitor the situation and exercise caution.
France, Thailand, parts of Japan near the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant, Egypt, the Philippines and Bangladesh are among the 20 countries or regions currently covered by an amber OTA.
