YEREVAN. – Deputy Chairman of Heritage party Armen Martirosyan is charged with organization of mass riots, his lawyer Givi Hovhanisyan told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

Martirosyan pleaded not guilty, he always tried to calm the sides, Hovhannisyan said.

“He found provocateurs and tried to do so that clashes could be avoided. There are record,” the lawyer said.

Serious clashes between police and protesters broke out on Friday evening when, after issuing a warning to leave the area. police used stun grenades. According to official data, at least 60 people were injured. Many journalists were affected during the action.