08.02.2025 00:10
The 15-year-old son of Italian chef Andrea Minguzzi, who was attacked with a knife at the flea market in Kadıköy, Istanbul, in recent weeks, has lost his battle for life.
The painful news came from 15-year-old Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi, the son of Italian chef Andrea Minguzzi, who was attacked with a knife in Istanbul. The young boy lost his life.
THE FIGHT BROKE OUT AT THE FLEA MARKET
The incident occurred in the Historic Tuesday Market of Kadıköy Hasanpaşa Neighborhood on January 24, 2025, around 08:30. According to reports, 15-year-old high school student Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi went to the flea market with his friends to buy skateboarding equipment and clothes. While they were shopping, a person made a comment saying, 'You are very handsome.' Mattia replied, 'Excuse me, brother.' This led to a verbal argument between them. After a while, when the parties encountered each other again, a fight broke out.
ATTACKED WITH A KNIFE
The suspect B.B. (15), who was separated by the intervention of nearby shopkeepers, ran back and attacked Mattia with a knife. The young man collapsed to the ground with knife wounds and was severely injured. The other attacker, U.B. (16), kicked the child who was lying on the ground in a pool of blood. As the attackers fled the scene, those moments were captured by security cameras.
ITALIAN CHEF'S SON LOST HIS LIFE
After the incident, the suspects B.B. and U.B. were arrested and sent to prison. It was learned that Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi, the son of renowned Italian restaurant Executive Chef Andrea Minguzzi and artist cellist Yasemin Akıncılar, was still receiving treatment in intensive care.