Tensions at Tirana protest as Molotov cocktails target water cannon trucks and police fire tear gas

Fireworks and Molotov cocktails have been thrown at police during the previously announced large protest taking place today in Tirana.

Police water cannon trucks have been targeted with Molotov cocktails, while police forces have responded by using tear gas.

Tensions are also running very high on Dëshmorët e Kombit, Tirana’s main boulevard.