The British Ambassador to Georgia, Mark Clayton, responds to the arrest of Nika Melia and says that he is shocked by what he saw.
Clayton calls on all parties to exercise restraint.
"Shocked by the scenes at UNM headquarters this morning. Violence and chaos in Tbilisi are the last thing Georgia needs right now. I urge all sides to act with restraint, now and in the coming days," he wrote.
Law enforcers arrested Nika Melia.
Shocked by the scenes at UNM headquarters this morning. Violence and chaos in Tbilisi are the last thing Georgia needs right now. I urge all sides to act with restraint, now and in the coming days. @UKinGeorgia
— Mark Clayton (@MarkClaytonFCDO) February 23, 2021