17.10.2026 00:22
Police teams sprang into action following claims that an attack was carried out on the Crimean Church in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. In investigations conducted at the church and its surroundings, it was determined that the incident stemmed from a fight between people unrelated to the place of worship. While it was established that no attack against the church took place, police teams took security measures in the area.
Allegations that an attack was carried out on a church prompted police to take action in Istanbul's Beyoğlu district. Inspections carried out around the Crimean Church revealed what the incident actually was.
POLICE TOOK ACTION AFTER ALLEGATION OF ATTACK ON CRIMEAN CHURCH
Allegations were made on various internet platforms that an attack had been carried out against the Crimean Church located in Istanbul's Beyoğlu district. After statements that the place of worship had been targeted, teams from the Beyoğlu District Police Department launched an investigation into the matter. Police teams conducted work at and around the Crimean Church to investigate the accuracy of the allegations. In the inspections carried out, it was determined that no attack had taken place against the church.
THE INCIDENT TURNED OUT TO BE A FIGHT UNRELATED TO THE CHURCH
As a result of the police teams' investigations in the area, it was determined that the incident reported as an attack was in reality a fight that took place between individuals. It was determined that the people involved in the fight had no connection whatsoever with the Crimean Church. Thus, it emerged that the allegations that the place of worship had been targeted did not reflect the truth. It was understood that the incident was not an attack against the church but occurred between people fighting each other.
POLICE TOOK SECURITY MEASURES AROUND THE CHURCH
Police teams that took action after the allegations completed their inspections at and around the Crimean Church. While security measures were taken in the area, it was determined that the incident was not directed at the place of worship.