The striped attacker was admitted to a mental hospital.

The striped attacker was admitted to a mental hospital.

18.08.2025 16:45

A person who damaged parked vehicles with a sickle in Üsküdar and was found to be receiving psychological treatment has been admitted to Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital.

The police teams of the Istanbul Police Department conducted an investigation regarding the images shared on social media about a person with a knife and partially naked causing damage to parked vehicles and trash bins in the Ünalan neighborhood early in the morning. In the investigation, M.T. (53), whose identity was determined, was apprehended.

HE WAS NOT USING HIS MEDICATION

M.T., who was found to be receiving psychological treatment, living alone at his residence, and not using his medication, has been subjected to legal action for "damaging property" and "threatening to create fear and panic among the public."

HE WAS ADMITTED TO A MENTAL HOSPITAL

After completing his procedures at the police station, M.T. was handed over to Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital. M.T. was admitted to the hospital for treatment.

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