| Country | AL |
| Name and Surname | Top News filming crew |
| Gender | Group Top News filming crew |
| Date | 07/10/2024 |
| City / Location | Tirana |
| Type of incident | Actual attacks on journalists |
| By whom | To journalists by citizens |
| Type of media | online |
| Media name | Top News |
| Source | https://www.voxnews.al/aktualitet/incidenti-i-rnd-dhunohet-ekipi-i-top-news-protestuesi-godet-gazetaren-i76030?fbclid=IwY2xjawFxNlxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcW2AwXoGYp5rgtmWK7wizBCSeDjjVCohN5CZhODI27XHXzBNzW_p9xmkw_aem_PoJVRu5xETfldgsVfxGpHw |
| Legal closure | Ongoing (or case not closed) |
| Was journalist`s association informed | Yes |
| Were authorities informed? | Case was reported to the police |
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.
