01.07.2026 14:00
In Istanbul Sultangazi, the allegation that a 14-year-old girl was molested in a tailor shop caused great reaction in the neighborhood. The crowd gathered in front of the workplace wanted to lynch the suspect. The suspect, who locked himself in the shop, was taken out with the intervention of police teams and taken to the police station, while an investigation into the incident was launched.
In the Sultangazi district of Istanbul, a neighborhood erupted after allegations that a 14-year-old girl was harassed in a tailor shop. Following the news, citizens gathered in front of the workplace to protest the suspect.
LOCKED HIMSELF IN THE SHOP
The incident occurred around 23:00 at a tailor shop on C Street in 50. Yıl Neighborhood. According to allegations, the shop owner harassed a 14-year-old girl. After the child told her family what happened, a large crowd quickly assembled in front of the workplace.
In response to the crowd's reaction, the alleged suspect, the shop owner, locked himself inside the shop. Upon notification, numerous police teams were dispatched to the area, and due to escalating tension, riot police were also directed to the scene. Police took security measures on the street and attempted to disperse the crowd.
TAKEN AWAY UNDER POLICE ESCORT
As the protests continued, the alleged suspect, the shop owner, was removed from the shop by police teams and taken to the police station. An investigation into the incident has been initiated.