Actual attack towards Top News filming crew, Tirana, 07.10.2024

Tirana •︎ 08/10/2024

Actual attack towards Top News filming crew, Tirana, 07.10.2024

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  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Tirana
  • Who was attacked?
    Group
  • Group members' names and surnames
    Top News Filming Crew

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Top News
  • Type of media platform
    Radio
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    https://www.voxnews.al/aktualitet/incidenti-i-rnd-dhunohet-ekipi-i-top-news-protestuesi-godet-gazetaren-i76030?fbclid=IwY2xjawFxNlxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcW2AwXoGYp5rgtmWK7wizBCSeDjjVCohN5CZhODI27XHXzBNzW_p9xmkw_aem_PoJVRu5xETfldgsVfxGpHw

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    07.10.2024
  • City
    Tirana
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • Attacked by
    (ordinary) citizens
  • Means of incidents and attacks
    In person
  • Type of incident
    Actual attacks on journalists
  • Type of attack
    attack_physical_harm

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

  • Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?
    Yes
  • What was the reaction of the journalists' association?
    The association reacted publicly

During a live report from a Democratic Party protest on the 7th of October 2024 in Tirana, a citizen verbally abused and attacked Top News journalist Alketa Shaba. The citizen (unidentified) not only insulted her but also physically attacked both the journalist and the cameraman. The situation escalated until bystanders intervened to prevent further violence. Top News reported that the incident has been filed with the State Police and is under investigation by the authorities.