Six arrested after violence in Tirana protest, two others at large

State police in Albania have arrested six people following acts of violence during the protest held the previous day in Tirana.

Three other people have been prosecuted, while two have been declared on the run.

According to the State Police’s announcement, protesters allegedly opposed and attacked with hard materials, pyrotechnics, Molotov bombs, spheres and metal screws police employees.

Also, during the gathering, circulation has been blocked and refuse containers burned.

Among those arrested are four persons between the ages of 18 and 38, one of them foreign nationals as well as two minors.

Police have announced that during the raids, two of the arrested were found and the Molotov bombs seized.

Meanwhile, investigations are continuing in co-operation with the Prosecutor, aimed at identifying other persons involved in violent incidents.

The case has been referred to in the Prosecutor for several criminal acts, including the opposition of police officers, the break-up of public calm, the prevention of circulation, the destruction of property by fire, and the without leave of explosive weapons.

Police reporting also mentions the murder of police officers, who were detained in an attempt. /Telegraphy/