“Sticks, stones and glass bottles were used”, the deputy director of the State Police talks about the riots between the fans: 19 policemen were injured, one of them with a knife

Dervishaj said that as a result of the violence, 19 police officers were injured, while 10 citizens went to the hospital for treatment, of which 5 of them were Albanians.

“State Police informs the public that during the evening of May 24, 2022, in some areas of the capital, there were violations of public order among groups of fans who came to support their teams in the UEFA Conference League Final, between teams of Rome and Feyenoord.

As we have constantly informed these days, in some public appearances of the leaders of the State Police, in terms of security, the Police has taken full measures not only for the progress of this match, but also for all activities that will take place in our country, starting from the Border Crossing Points, in the crossings of teams, their sports fans or even to guarantee public order for other citizens in Tirana, who are not related to this sports activity, etc., as well as to guarantee of the security order in the entire territory of the Republic of Albania.

During yesterday evening, initially a group of fans of one of the finalist teams, moved towards the stadium “Air Albania”, in order to attempt a collision with a group of fans of the other finalist team.

The Public Order Police Services have tried to stop the group of Feyenoord team fans, in “Mustafa Matohiti” street, but they have violently hit the Police officers, with glass bottles, sticks, stones and other strong objects.

Another group of Rome team fans moved towards the bridge near the Tirana Police Directorate and then near the Faculty of Civil Engineering, where they also clashed with the Police services, using stones, bottles and sticks. .

As a result of the violence exercised by the fans of both finalist teams, 19 employees of the State Police on duty were injured, one of whom was wounded with a cold weapon (knife), who were given immediate medical assistance. , as well as four service vehicles of the State Police were damaged.

Regarding the above, in the hospital centers, last night 10 citizens went for medical assistance, of which 5 Albanian citizens, 3 Italians and 2 Dutch, who after receiving medical assistance left.

The State Police Services, in compliance with the legal competencies and based on standard working procedures, initially called on the fan groups to stop the disturbance of public order, the use of violence and the beating of the police officers who were on duty. , warning them that the law would be enforced.

In relation to the behavior and reaction of the groups of fans from the structures of the State Police, it has been intervened in an escalated and proportionate manner, making possible their distribution. ” said the deputy director of police.

top channel