07.01.2026 12:10
Images have emerged of an attempted punch attack on Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mustafa Bozbey by a former CHP municipal council member and his brother. The footage shows the moments when the individuals launched the attack while Bozbey was speaking at the podium, and police and municipal officers intervened.
Mayor of the Metropolitan Municipality Mustafa Bozbey met with citizens in the Değirmenönü neighborhood of the Yıldırım district as part of the "President Here Project." While Bozbey was giving a speech at the podium, former council member Recep B. and his brother Şaban B. attempted to attack Bozbey by lunging towards the podium.
The assailants were neutralized by the protective police and the municipal officers present there. While there was a brief moment of panic at the podium, the individuals were taken to the police department.
FOOTAGE EMERGED
Footage of the physical attack on Bozbey has emerged. The moments when the individual, who is reported to be a former CHP municipal council member, and his brother attempted to overturn the podium and attack President Bozbey were recorded second by second. The protective and municipal officers assigned by the police department quickly neutralized the attacking brother and sibling.
ATTACK ATTEMPT MADE AFTER JOB APPLICATION WAS REJECTED
It was claimed that Recep B. attempted the attack because his job application was rejected. On the other hand, after the incident, Bozbey, who received a health report, was also called to give a statement. The assailants will be sent to the courthouse after their interrogation.