Hong Kong protesters accused of 'reckless' violence over Christmas

Police and activists clash for third day in row with leader saying holiday 'ruined'

Hong Kong protesters and police clashed for a third day in a row over the Christmas holiday with demonstrators vowing to return on New Year's Day.

Police fired pepper spray and blue dye at protesters, chanting anti-government and anti-police slogans, marching in shopping malls. Clashes broke out in other malls with police arresting more than 300 people.