09.08.2026 14:21
In Esenler, 17-year-old İ.A. was attacked with kicks, punches, and an axe by a group he went to talk to over a girl issue. The attack was recorded on a mobile phone, and 7 suspects were detained.
In Esenler, İ.A. (17) was beaten and attacked with an axe by a crowd he approached to talk about a 'matter of a girl'. 7 suspects identified as involved were taken into custody, while the attack was recorded by bystanders on their mobile phone cameras.
POLICE TEAMS ACTED AFTER SEEING THE SHARES
The incident occurred on Friday, July 7, in the evening hours at the open parking lot in Kazımkarabekir Neighborhood. Following posts on social media platforms stating, 'A crowd attacked one person with kicks, slaps, and an axe,' teams from the Esenler District Police Department launched an investigation.
"MATTER OF A GIRL" ALMOST COST A LIFE
During the police investigation, it was determined that the person attacked was a child named İ.A. It was established that İ.A. went to the scene to talk to the suspects over a 'matter of a girl' and was attacked by the crowd there.
THEY ATTACKED WITH AXE AND FISTS
As a result of cyber and field patrols, it was determined that the suspects involved in the incident beat İ.A. with kicks and punches, and among the group, Ö.B. (16) and S.D. (18) used an axe during the attack.
7 ATTACKERS IN CUSTODY
As a result of the efforts of the Esenler District Police Department teams, S.D. (18), R.E. (20), İ.T. (16), E.Ö. (20), K.A. (20), Y.A. (20), and Ö.B. (16) were taken into custody. It was learned that the 7 suspects, after undergoing a health check, would be referred to the courthouse following their procedures at the police station.