08.04.2025 16:54
The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation following footage showing a sports trainer applying violence to a Russian national autistic child at a private gym in the Alanya district of Antalya.
In the Kestel neighborhood of Alanya, Antalya, a Russian national autistic child was loudly scolded and slapped by sports trainer A.M. at a private gym.
VIDEOS SPREAD ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Images of the incident that occurred in December 2024 went viral on social media a few days ago, drawing reactions.
SLAPPED AND ATTACKED WITH A STICK
The footage shows the sports trainer slapping the autistic child and hitting him with a stick.
PARENT DROPPED THE COMPLAINT
The Alanya Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation into the incident. It was noted that the parent of the child, who was allegedly subjected to violence, dropped the complaint; however, since the incident is of public interest, the prosecution will continue the process as a public case. After the footage, it was determined that the gym, where the Youth and Sports District Directorate teams conducted inspections, was licensed for sports activities. It was also learned that the Alanya District Governor's Office recorded a report regarding the gym.