Police
Fistfight in Gjirokastra: 20-year-old stabs 43-year-old
The conflict over trivial reasons broke out near the Kardhiq Bridge; the injured man's life is not in danger.
By ANN Newsroom · Newsroom
October 20, 2026, 14:35 · Updated 12:22 · 1 min read
In brief
- Four people were involved in the conflict at the Kardhiq Bridge.
- A 20-year-old was arrested on suspicion of stabbing a 43-year-old.
- The injured man and another 20-year-old face proceedings without detention.
A conflict over trivial reasons among four people near the Kardhiq Bridge in Gjirokastra has ended with one person stabbed.
According to police information, the fight began with fists, and during it a 20-year-old pulled out a knife and stabbed a 43-year-old. The injured man was taken to Gjirokastra hospital, where he is receiving treatment and his life is not in danger.
Police arrested the 20-year-old suspected of the stabbing. Meanwhile, the injured 43-year-old and another 20-year-old face criminal proceedings without being detained, as they are suspected of punching the arrested young man.
The case files were referred to prosecutors, who will continue investigating the full circumstances of the incident.
