Hong Kong man arrested after paying tribute to the Queen

A woman lays flowers as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II outside the British Consulate in Hong Kong, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. Hundreds of Hong Kong residents are lining up in front of the British Consulate General for hours each day to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, leaving piles of flowers and handwritten notes. (AP Photo/Anthony Kwan)

Police in Hong Kong say they have arrested a man who paid tribute to the Queen for alleged sedition.

Officers said the 43-year-old was detained late on Monday near the British consulate, where dozens of people had gathered to remember the late monarch.