02.05.2026 16:22
In Izmir, two suspects under the age of 18 who kicked an elderly man, recorded the moment, and shared it on social media were apprehended and referred to the courthouse, but were released after giving their statements.
In the Buca district of Izmir, two suspects under the age of 18 who attacked an elderly man sleeping on the street and recorded the incident, sharing it on social media, were released by judicial authorities.
The incident occurred in the Buca district. According to allegations, suspects identified as F.E. and Ç.Y. approached the elderly man sleeping on the street, mocked him, and then kicked him in the face. The suspects recorded the attack on their mobile phones and shared it on social media, sparking outrage.
POLICE APPREHENDED THEM QUICKLY
Following the spread of the footage, teams from the Izmir Police Department took action. As a result of the investigations, the suspects, whose identities were determined, were swiftly captured and taken into custody.
REFERRED TO THE COURTHOUSE
After processing at the police station, F.E. and Ç.Y., who were learned to be under the age of 18, were referred to the courthouse and released following their statements to the prosecutor's office.