Mr Ed Lawrence was beaten and kicked by police during his hours-long detention.
Read more at straitstimes.com.
— Read on www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/bbc-says-chinese-police-assaulted-journalist-covering-protest

 

 

 

A statement from the BBC on what happened to me in Shanghai last night while doing my job.

I understand at least one local national was arrested after trying to stop the police from beating me.

Thanks very much for the kind words and messages of concern. https://t.co/weoDAMakvO

— Edward Lawrence (@EP_Lawrence) November 28, 2022