The former Deputy Mayor of Sürmene was killed in a knife attack.

The former Deputy Mayor of Sürmene was killed in a knife attack.

07.01.2026 23:42

Ali Aydın, the former Deputy Mayor of Sürmene Municipality in Trabzon, was attacked with a knife. After being stabbed, Aydın was left by the roadside and lost his life. The attacker, who fled the scene, was caught in an abandoned building after traces of blood were followed.

The former Deputy Mayor of Sürmene Municipality, Ali Aydın, lost his life as a result of a knife attack.

FORMER DEPUTY MAYOR STABBED TO DEATH

Ali Aydın, the former Deputy Mayor of Sürmene Municipality in Trabzon, was stabbed while in his vehicle with the license plate 61 AFA 560 and was left by the roadside. Ali Aydın, who was found severely injured on the coast of Sarayköy Village in İyidere district of Rize, could not be saved despite all interventions and passed away.

Former Deputy Mayor of Sürmene Municipality lost his life in a knife attack
Ali Aydın

CAUGHT IN ABANDONED BUILDING

Police teams opened fire on the tire of the vehicle belonging to the attacker, who was determined to have fled to Hopa district of Artvin. Taking advantage of the crowd in the area, the suspect escaped on foot. Following the blood traces, the suspect was found to have entered an abandoned building and was apprehended.

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