05.10.2025 14:00
Two notable incidents occurred in Taksim last night. In one event, two women walking on Istiklal Street beat up a man who had catcalled them. In another incident, a person involved in an argument took off his belt and attacked the person he was arguing with using the belt and kicks.
Two women walking on Taksim Istiklal Street at night reportedly attacked a man who made comments towards them. In another incident on the street, a person hit someone they were arguing with using a belt they took from their waist and then kicked them. The fights, which ended with the intervention of bystanders, were captured on a mobile phone camera.
TWO WOMEN ATTACKED A MAN WHO MADE COMMENTS
The first incident occurred on September 14 at night on Beyoğlu Istiklal Street. According to reports, a person walking on the street made comments towards two women walking by. During the argument that ensued, the two women attacked the man. The parties were separated with the intervention of bystanders. The moments of the fight were captured on a mobile phone camera.
HIT WITH A BELT AND KICKED
The second incident occurred on September 30 in the evening. A dispute broke out between two people for an unknown reason. During the argument, one of the parties took off their belt. They then hit the person they were arguing with in the middle of the street with the belt and subsequently kicked them. The fight ended with the intervention of bystanders on the street.