18.05.2026 22:20
In the Efeler district of Aydın, a young woman who was harming herself with a samurai sword in the middle of the street and spreading fear among bystanders was subdued by taking advantage of a momentary lapse after she did not respond to police attempts at persuasion. The young woman, who was reportedly under the influence of alcohol and had the sword forcibly taken from her hand, was taken to the hospital after receiving initial medical attention from health teams.
In the Efeler district of Aydın, a young girl walking down the street with a samurai sword in her hand, harming herself and causing fearful moments for citizens, was neutralized by police intervention.
WITNESSES CALLED THE POLICE UPON SEEING HER ON THE STREET
The incident occurred on Orta Mahalle 213. Sokak in the evening hours. According to the information obtained, those who saw the young girl walking down the street with a samurai sword in her hand and harming herself reported the situation to the 112 Emergency Call Center.
RESISTED SURRENDER
Upon the report, numerous police teams were dispatched to the area. The police teams who arrived at the scene in a short time warned the young girl to drop the sword in her hand and surrender. When persuasion efforts failed, the teams took advantage of a momentary lapse by the young girl, quickly intervened, and took the sword from her hand.
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
The neutralized young girl was taken into an ambulance. The young girl, who was claimed to be under the influence of alcohol, was taken to the hospital after the first intervention by health teams. The investigation into the incident continues.