16.08.2025 21:39
A woman at a metro station in Istanbul recorded the moments when she claimed to be harassed by a man on the escalator. The suspect's defense, "There was nothing to hold on to, I accidentally touched her," infuriated onlookers. It was notable that bystanders did not intervene as the woman shouted "Pervert" at the metro station.
The allegation of harassment that occurred on the escalators at the Cihangir University stop in the Avcılar district of Istanbul has become a hot topic on social media. A woman recorded the moments with her mobile phone camera, claiming that a man harassed her by touching her on the escalators.
"THERE WAS NO PLACE TO HOLD ON, I TOUCHED BY MISTAKE"
In the footage, the woman turns to the suspect and reacts by saying, "Where are you going! You just touched my breast." In response, the man said, "I touched by mistake. There was no place to hold on," which caused astonishment.
The woman tried to expose the suspect by shouting "Pervert" at the metro station. However, it was notable that the citizens present at the scene did not intervene.
OUTRAGE FOLLOWED
The footage of the incident quickly spread on social media. Users reacted to the suspect's defense, while some comments criticized the passive attitude of those around.