Actual attack on journalists, Andrija Lazarevic, Belgrade, 24.12.2023.

IJAS •︎ 24/12/2023

Actual attack on journalists, Andrija Lazarevic, Belgrade, 24.12.2023.

Translations: Beograd 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    RS
  • Gender
    Male
  • Victim(s) name
    Andrija Lazarević

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    TV Nova S
  • Type of media platform
    Radio
  • Source of information about the incident
    Portal Nova S

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    24.12.2023
  • City
    Beograd
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • Attacked by
    Authorities - individuals
  • Type of incident
    Actual attacks on journalists

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

  • Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?
    Yes

Nova S journalist Andrija Lazarević was hit with a baton by members of the gendarmerie at a protest in front of the City Hall in Belgrade, 24/12/2023.

The policeman hit Lazarevic on the left hand with a baton, even though he was visibly marked and showed a journalist ID. Fortunately, the blow passed without serious consequences.

The case has not yet been reported.