Hong Kong national security police arrested three individuals—two men and one woman—on Thursday in connection with a gathering held outside the Prince Edward MTR station. The arrests follow an event on August 31, which marked the anniversary of a significant 2019 protest flashpoint at the station.

According to a police spokesperson, the suspects are accused of acting with seditious intent. Authorities allege that the individuals were shouting seditious slogans and carrying white flowers at the site. The police statement further claimed that the suspects were involved in spreading false information and attacking the reputation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government.

The arrests were conducted under the city’s security laws, which have been increasingly utilized to address public displays of dissent. While the police have framed the gathering as a threat to public order and a vehicle for sedition, the incident highlights the ongoing sensitivity surrounding the 2019 protest movement in Hong Kong. The station has remained a focal point for commemorations, often drawing police presence due to the historical significance of the events that occurred there five years ago. As of Saturday, the investigation into the activities of the three individuals remains ongoing, and no further details regarding potential charges have been released by the authorities.