DHAKA: Police in Hong Kong have arrested 19 people, including suspected members of triad gangs accused of attacking pro-democracy protesters.

The scuffles on Friday led to the postponement of talks between the demonstrators and the government.

Police denies claims that is is colluding with those who used violence against the demonstrators.

Activists are protesting against plans by China to vet election candidates and have been occupying parts of the city.

Hong Kong's leader earlier this week offered talks to defuse the situation in China's special administrative region, reports BBC.

But the clashes broke out as people apparently angry with the disruption caused by the protests tried to dismantle tents and barricades.

On Saturday morning the atmosphere on the streets was calm.

BDST: 0944 HRS, OCT 04, 2014