Hong Kong police have detained more than 2,200 people in 400 anti-government protests that have hit the city since summer, Sputnik news agency quoted Chief Executive Carrie Lam as saying on Wednesday.

Earlier in the day, Lam was due to deliver her annual policy address at the Legislative Council. Opposition lawmakers, however, forced her to abort the speech, shouting protest slogans and urging Lam to resign. As a result, the Hong Kong leader left the hall and addressed the public in a video message.