Police Explain Why He Use Tears Against Protesters in Mitrovica

Kosovo police have reacted to news published today in the media, as if using violence against some protesters in Mitrovica.

In a reaction, police have clarified why they have used the tear spray against a protester who was aggressive during the arrest.

This is the police announcement:

The Office for Public Information under the Regional Police Directorate in Mitrovica, with the aim of providing fair information of public opinion, has clarified the circumstances of arresting seven persons in quality of suspects for breaking order and public calm.

Today, on March 3, 2018, at 15:45, police in Mitrovica have accepted information that a group of about 20 people were writing various inscriptions on the Public University building “Isa Boletini” in Mitrovica.

Police units have responded to the case and have walked out to the scene, with cases being seized by two spray-coloured cones, seven people have been arrested, and one suspect has shown aggressive behavior, and police are consistent with principles and procedures to bring the situation under control has used the tear spray, which the person has immediately been offered to medical treatment.

Therefore, we inform you that claims, as police have resorted to violence against those arrested, do not stand and are untrue, all actions taken by police have been according to procedures, proportional to the situation presented and the constitutional authorisations.

Police continue to remain committed to maintaining order and public calm, implementing the law, and implementing all the tasks and obligations that are consistent with pre-law authorisations.