The suspect who pushed the person talking on the phone in Porsuk Creek has been arrested.

The suspect who pushed the person talking on the phone in Porsuk Creek has been arrested.

11.08.2026 08:53

Okan K., who was talking on the phone by the Porsuk River in Eskişehir, was pushed into the water by Murat Kocabaş, who said, 'I'm throwing you into the water for you,' and was arrested at the court where he was brought. In the incident, Okan K. was rescued with the intervention of bystanders and taken to the hospital.

In Eskişehir, Okan K. (41), who was talking on the phone by the Porsuk River, was pushed into the water by Murat Kocabaş (38), who said, "I'm throwing you into the water for you," and was arrested at the court where he was brought.

"I'M THROWING YOU INTO THE WATER FOR YOU"

The incident occurred yesterday on Kafadar Street, Deliklitaş Neighborhood, Odunpazarı district. Murat Kocabaş, working at a nearby parking lot, approached Okan K., who was talking on the phone by the Porsuk River, from behind. Shouting to those around, "I'm throwing him into the water for you," Kocabaş pushed Okan K. into the river. 

ARRESTED AND SENT TO PRISON

Okan K., struggling in the water, was rescued with the intervention of those around. Okan K., pulled out of the water in a semi-conscious state, was taken to Eskişehir Yunus Emre State Hospital after initial medical intervention, while Murat Kocabaş was caught and taken into custody.

After his procedures at the police station, Murat Kocabaş was referred to the courthouse and was arrested at the court, then sent to prison.

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