According to the State Police report, the protest, which lasted until evening hours and took place in several areas of the capital, was accompanied by violent episodes against police workers.

Police claim that the effectives were attacked for hours with stones, screws, metal spheres, wooden and metal sticks, pyrotechnics, Molotov bombs and gas bombs linked to captola. As a result of these incidents, five police officers were injured.

Regarding the case of 28-year-old E. The V., who suffered eye damage during the protest, the Director General of State Police has ordered the immediate launch of investigations by the Directorate of Professional Standards.

According to the announcement, the investigation aims to fully and impartially whiteen the circumstances of the event. In the same case, investigations have been launched by the Police Supervising Agency and the Prosecution.

State police have expressed regret over the young man’s injury, wishing him quick recovery, as well as citizens, journalists and police officers injured during protests in Tirana.

Meanwhile, following media publication of images where a police officer allegedly overstepped competencies and failed to respect the principle of proportionism, State Police Director General has decided to suspend Inspector A’s duty. K., part of the Special Forces of Albania.

To the effect, an administrative investigation by the Professional Standards Directorate has also been launched.

At the conclusion of the announcement, State Police stress that the protection of life, health and safety of citizens is the primary obligation, while every case suspected of overstepping the task will be investigated fairly and professionally.

The institution underlines that law enforcement, proportionality in the use of force and individual responsibility are non-negotiable principles in the exercise of police duty.

Source Layer: RTKLive