29.06.2026 11:31
Erol Ş., who allegedly harassed a 15-year-old girl in Beyoğlu Kasımpaşa, was attacked with kicks, punches, a traffic cone, and a bread knife by the girl's mother, uncle, and ex-husband. The severely injured suspect was taken to the hospital, while the three suspects were arrested. The incident was captured on security camera footage.
The Kasımpaşa neighborhood, affiliated with Istanbul's Beyoğlu district, was shaken by a nauseating harassment allegation and the subsequent spiral of violence. An allegation of harassment against a 15-year-old girl turned into a bloody lynching attempt as family members tried to take justice into their own hands.
BEATEN AND STABBED
The incident occurred on Saturday, June 26, at around 10:25 AM in Beyoğlu Kasımpaşa Camiikebir Mahallesi. According to the information obtained, a dispute broke out between the parties after Erol Ş. was accused of harassing N.T.G. (15), the daughter of Zeliha Z. (29). As the argument escalated, Zeliha Z., the girl's uncle Mehmet G. (29), and her ex-husband Serkan A. (24) attacked Erol Ş. Erol Ş. was beaten with kicks and punches. He was hit on the head with a bollard and stabbed with a bread knife.
STABBED IN THREE PLACES
Police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene upon notification. It was determined that Erol Ş., covered in blood, was wounded by three stab wounds to his calf and hip during the checks. After the first aid by medical teams at the scene, Erol Ş. was taken to Okmeydanı Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital unconscious, and it was learned that his life was in danger.
3 SUSPECTS ARRESTED
In the investigations carried out by the Beyoğlu Patrol Teams Directorate, it was determined that Erol Ş. was beaten, hit on the head with a bollard, and stabbed in the dispute that followed the allegation of harassing N.T.G. As a result of the investigations, Zeliha Z., Mehmet G., and Serkan A. were taken into custody. After their procedures at the police station, the 3 suspects were sent to court, arrested, and sent to prison.
MOMENT OF INCIDENT ON SECURITY CAMERA
The moment of the incident was captured on the security camera of a nearby business. The footage shows the moment when the argument between Erol Ş. and the suspects quickly turned into a fight. The moments when Erol Ş. is beaten, hit on the head with a parking bollard, and then stabbed are also visible in the footage. The attempts of those around to break up the fight are also reflected in the security camera.