Police have detained several young people following a protest in Albania’s capital, Tirana, where tensions escalated into clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement officers.

During the unrest, protesters set fire to government buildings, private businesses and rubbish bins, while traffic lights and other street infrastructure were damaged.

Meanwhile, 29 people are currently receiving medical treatment at the University Trauma Hospital (SUT), according to the latest figures from Albania’s Ministry of Health.

The injured include 23 police officers, five protesters and one bystander, the ministry reported.

No injured individuals are currently receiving treatment at the “Mother Teresa” University Hospital Center (QSUT), according to the reported figures.

Authorities have not yet released further details about the detentions, including the identities of those detained or whether formal charges have been filed.