Police react after the attack on journalist Mane: No one can decide who should be punished and enforce that decision

The State Police has reacted in connection with the incident recorded on October 5 in Tirana, where journalist Bledi Mane was attacked. In an official statement, the police said that the relevant structures are carrying out the procedural actions to fully clarify the event, identify the persons involved and refer the case to the Prosecution.

According to the State Police, the investigations are being conducted in accordance with the law, while the authorities say they condemn any act of violence, threats or intimidation against citizens.

The reaction also stresses that the right to peaceful protest is guaranteed by the Constitution, but that this right, according to the police, cannot be used to threaten, target or attack other people because of their opinions or beliefs.

“No one can take the law into their own hands, decide who should be punished and enforce this decision on the street,” the State Police reaction says.

The authorities call on citizens to avoid confrontations and not to respond to violence with violence. The police stress that anyone who feels threatened or intimidated should turn to the relevant structures, while every report will be treated in accordance with legal procedures.

At the end of the reaction, the State Police declares that it will guarantee equal protection both for citizens who protest and for those who hold different views.

“Freedom of protest, freedom of expression and the safety of every citizen are guaranteed by law and will be protected without any distinction,” the statement concludes.

REACTION OF THE STATE POLICE

In connection with the incident of October 5, in Tirana, where journalist B. M. was attacked, the Police structures are carrying out the procedural actions to fully clarify the circumstances, identify the persons involved and refer the case to the Prosecution, in accordance with the law.

The State Police condemns any act of violence, threats or intimidation against citizens and guarantees the constitutional right to protest peacefully. But the exercise of this right cannot be used to threaten, target or attack other citizens because of their opinions and beliefs.

No one can take the law into their own hands, decide who should be punished and enforce this decision on the street. Enforcement of the law is the exclusive responsibility of state institutions.

The State Police calls on citizens to avoid any form of confrontation and not to respond to violence with violence. Anyone who feels threatened or intimidated should turn to the Police structures. Every report will be treated with seriousness and in accordance with the law.

The State Police will protect equally the citizen who protests and the citizen who thinks differently. Freedom of protest, freedom of expression and the safety of every citizen are guaranteed by law and will be protected without any distinction.