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Protest spirals into violence on fourth day in Tirana

TIRANA, Dec. 12/ATA/- The protest against the murder of 25 year old man, Klodian Rasha has started calmly in the city of Tirana. But, as the protesters marched on the boulevard and headed to the police directorate, the first attacks on public property started.

The group of protesters is mainly composed of young people and minors. They initially marched towards the Prime Minister’s Office and after throwing capsules, they headed to the Tirana Police Directorate, where they were repulsed by the police who fired tear gas.

The protest has spiraled into violence and police have escorted to police stations several protesters who committed violent acts damaging public property. Protesters smashed Interior Ministry windows and Economy Ministry shutters.

The media reported that the former SMI MP, Floida Kërpaçi was also present at the protest.

Also, protesters tore down and destroyed the road signs as well as the rubbish bins in the “Myslym Shyri“ street. //a.i/

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