Hong Kong police said the operations were aimed at easing road congestion, not removing protesters
Hundreds
of police have used chainsaws and bolt-cutters to dismantle barricades
put up by pro-democracy activists near the government offices in Hong
Kong.
It is the second day of operations which police say are to ease traffic disruption, not clear the protesters.
Demonstrators have occupied parts of Hong Kong for more than two weeks.
The activists, a mix of students and a pro-democracy group called Occupy Central, are demanding a fully democratic election in 2017.
China, which has control over Hong Kong, says residents can vote - but it will vet which candidates are eligible to stand.
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