Depositors Outcry association on Tuesday staged a sit-in outside parliament in protest at the state’s financial policies and to demand the recovery of deposits.

The protesters blocked the road near parliament amid the deployment of army troops and security forces. Clashes later ensued, leaving several protesters injured.

Depositors also hurled firecrackers outside caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati's residence which is also located in downtown Beirut.

They also attempted to cut off the barbed wire outside the building amid strict security measures.

Nearby, other depositors tried to storm Bank Audi’s Bab Idriss branch.

They also smashed its ATM and burned tires.