‘The whole car smelled of blood’: Hong Kong victims describe brutal attack at Yuen Long MTR station; some may sue for damages

Victims of the attack at Yuen Long MTR station said they were left alone to fight off a white-clad mob wielding sticks and metals rods, and some might seek damages for their injuries – from the assailants, the city’s railway operator and the police.

All six of the Hongkongers who came forward on Wednesday said they were shaken by the brutal assault on Sunday night, which was purportedly aimed at black-clad protesters after an extradition bill rally but also injured regular passengers. Of the victims, aged between 14 and 58, only one said he had attended the day’s protest.