First person charged under HK security law found guilty of terrorism, inciting secession

Tong Ying-kit was accused of driving his motorcycle into three riot police while carrying a flag with a protest slogan. - AFP

HONG KONG, July 27 (Reuters): The first person charged under Hong Kong's national security law was found guilty on Tuesday of terrorism and inciting secession in a landmark case with long-term implications for how the legislation reshapes the city's common law traditions.

An alternative charge of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm was not considered. The High Court will hear mitigation arguments on Thursday and sentencing will be announced at a later date.