Albanian anti-government protesters hurl petrol bombs and scuffle with police

Opposition protesters pelted Albania’s government building and the mayor’s office in the capital, Tirana, with petrol bombs, accusing state officials of involvement in organised crime and corruption after their leader was placed under house arrest. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Thousands gathered in front of the government headquarters in Tirana as riot police officers cordoned off the office of prime minister, Edi Rama. Protesters later threw petrol bombs and engaged in scuffles with police outside the mayor’s office in the capital The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #AlbaniaProtests #Albania #Tirana #TiranaProtests