A person in Taksim was beaten with sticks by 8 transgender individuals.

A person in Taksim was beaten with sticks by 8 transgender individuals.

31.08.2025 09:50

In Taksim, Istanbul, an individual was beaten with sticks by 8 transgender individuals. The reason for the fight is still unknown, but footage recorded on a mobile phone shows the young man being chased down the street and beaten for minutes in front of shopkeepers, as he retaliated and managed to escape the area.

Last night in Taksim, Istanbul, a fight that broke out in the middle of the street caused panic in the surrounding area. According to reports, a young man, whose identity has not yet been determined, was beaten with sticks by 8 transgender individuals.

While the cause of the fight is still unknown, footage captured by a mobile phone camera revealed the extent of the incident. The videos showed the young man being chased down the street and continuing to be beaten even after he fell to the ground. The attackers inflicted violence for several minutes amid the astonished gazes of nearby shopkeepers.

FOOTAGE UNDER REVIEW

Moments when the beaten young man retaliated after a while and then tried to escape from the area were also captured on camera. While no official statement has been made regarding the incident, it has been learned that police teams are reviewing the footage.

INVESTIGATION INITIATED

This violent incident that occurred on one of Taksim's busy streets has also caused a significant stir on social media. An investigation has been launched regarding the cause of the fight and the identities of the parties involved.

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