03.04.2026 01:11
A 2-year-old child playing in a park in the Karabağlar district of İzmir was seriously injured in a knife attack by a person allegedly under the influence of substances. While the child's treatment continues after being taken to the hospital, the suspect who fled the scene was quickly apprehended and detained by the police.
A 2-year-old child playing in a park in the Karabağlar district of İzmir was injured in a knife attack by a suspect allegedly under the influence of substances. The suspect, who fled the scene after the incident, was quickly apprehended by police teams.
ATTACKED WHILE PLAYING
The incident occurred around 5:00 PM in a park located in the Yunus Emre neighborhood. According to reports, 2-year-old S.E., who was playing in the park, was attacked by an unidentified person. The suspect fled the scene after injuring the small child in the throat with a knife.
IMMEDIATELY TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
Upon receiving reports from nearby citizens, police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene. The child, who received first aid from the medical team, was taken to Ege University Hospital by ambulance. It was reported that the child's health condition is improving.
SUSPECT ARRESTED AT HOME
Police teams conducting an investigation at the scene examined nearby security cameras to identify the suspect's identity and address. In a coordinated operation, the suspect was arrested at home along with the weapon used in the crime.
While the detained suspect was taken to the police station, it was reported that the investigation into the incident is ongoing.