Three people have been arrested and 18 others criminally charged following a protest in Albania’s capital, Tirana, a day earlier, police have said.

Among those arrested is a 15-year-old minor. Police also imposed 44 administrative fines, including two penalties of 500,000 lek (€5,000) each.

According to a police statement, one of the suspects, aged 33, is accused of damaging traffic barriers and advertising boards on Muhamet Gjollesha Street.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer while being escorted to a police station.

The 15-year-old faces several criminal charges, including allegedly participating in an illegal gathering, disturbing public order, obstructing traffic, damaging property and disobeying police orders.

Police said the arrests and charges followed investigative actions carried out under the direction of the Prosecution Office.

Authorities added that investigations are continuing to identify other individuals allegedly involved in unlawful activities during the protest and establish their legal responsibility.