Hong Kong's chief executive has warned pro-democracy protesters not to return to the streets for another night of protests after clashes with police temporarily closed the government headquarters.
Chaos erupted as the demonstrators, wearing helmets and wielding umbrellas, charged police after officers warned them to retreat.
Riot police used batons and pepper spray to push them back.
Local media reported that at least 45 people were arrested and police said 11 officers had been injured.
Chief executive Leung Chun-ying told reporters there would be "resolute action" if the demonstrators returned.
"Some people have mistaken the police's tolerance for weakness," he said.
"I call for students who are planning to return to the occupation sites tonight not to do so."
The situation is now said to be calm, although many government offices and shops remained shut mid-morning.
Leaders at the main activists' site in the Admiralty neighbourhood have said they will escalate their campaign after trying to encircle the government headquarters.
Sky's Asia Correspondent Mark Stone said of the clashes: "This is the result of total deadlock between the government and the protesters who want the right to choose their own political leader without interference from China.
"Beijing has said it will allow everyone here to vote but only from candidates chosen by China."
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Gallery: Violent Clashes In Hong Kong
A police officer uses pepper spray while clashing with pro-democracy protesters close to the chief executive's office in Hong Kong
A protester who was pepper-sprayed is helped by volunteer rescuers
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