
The Tirana police reacted after the physical attack on the opposition leader Sali Berisha. Gert Shehu, 31 years old, punched the former prime minister in the face when the latter joined the protest organized by the opposition in the square.
According to the official police announcement, Shehu has previous criminal records for injury, disruption of public peace and in the field of narcotics.
Also, according to police sources, according to the clinical diagnosis made available by his family members, the 31-year-old suffers from psychotic disorders and was treated for this for years.
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Tirana Local Police Directorate Regarding the incident that happened at 12:25, in the rally organized today, during which the citizen G. Sh. punched MP S. Berisha, we inform you that:
Specialists for the Investigation of Crimes of the DVP Tirana are carrying out procedural actions for the citizen G. Sh., 31 years old, resident in Tirana, for the criminal offense "Assault due to duty".
From the preliminary verifications, it appears that the 31-year-old has previous criminal records, for injuries, disruption of public peace and in the field of narcotics.
Also, according to the clinical diagnosis, made available by his family members, the 31-year-old suffers from psychotic disorders and has been treated for this for years.
Investigations are continuing, under the direction of the Prosecutor's Office of Tirana, to fully clarify the circumstances of the event.