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Police in Hong Kong have continued to clash with protesters for the second straight day,... resulting in the worst violence since pro-democracy rallies erupted in the city... more than two weeks ago. With more, we turn to Paul Yi at the News Center. Paul, tensions have spiked in the wake of this police crackdown. How did events play out between the two sides today? The violent confrontations reignited early this morning... as the police stepped up their offensive to clear the city′s roads that have been blocked by activists for more than 2 weeks now Officials reportedly used pepper spray and batons to disperse the protesters... and arrested at least 45 people overnight. In a press briefing this morning, authorities said some protesters were to blame for the escalation. "None of those arrested have been injured and four of my officer colleagues were wounded. One officer was pushed over by some demonstrators and dislocated his right shoulder, another officer was injured on the corner of his eye after being stabbed by demonstrators with umbrellas. We the police, denounce the use of violence in any form. Activists and Hong Kong lawmakers are calling for an investigation into an alleged case of police brutality... after a video was released of six officers beating an unarmed protester during the clash. Demonstrators are continuing to demand that Hong Kong have the freedom pick its own chief executive in 2017 a move the incumbent chief says... has almost zero chance of happening.