Key facts
- Four men have been jailed for rioting during the 2019 anti-government protests in Hong Kong.
- The sentences range up to three years and one month.
- The convictions relate to clashes at Polytechnic University.
- The court's decision follows authorities' commitment to prosecute individuals involved in the protests.
A Hong Kong court has sentenced four men to prison terms of up to three years and one month for their involvement in rioting during the 2019 anti-government protests. The convictions are linked to clashes that occurred at and around Polytechnic University, a site of intense confrontations between protesters and police.
The District Court delivered the sentences on Monday, underscoring authorities' commitment to prosecuting individuals involved in the 2019 unrest, regardless of the time elapsed since the events.