Istanbul, January 25 – A taxi driver was attacked and beaten by a group of individuals in the Sultangazi district of Istanbul last night. The incident, which took place on Eski Edirne Asfaltı Street in Sultançiftliği Mahallesi, was captured by a mobile phone camera.
Assault Captured on Camera
The altercation began as a verbal dispute between the taxi driver and a group of young people for reasons yet unknown. The argument quickly escalated, leading to the driver being physically assaulted in the middle of the street. The driver attempted to shield himself from punches by covering his face with his hands.
Bystanders witnessing the attack intervened to separate the assailants from the driver. Although most of the attackers dispersed, one individual continued to assault the driver until another person physically removed him from the scene. The entire incident was recorded by a person using a mobile phone.
Incident Details
The event occurred around 11:30 PM on Friday, January 24, 2026. The specific cause of the initial verbal dispute and subsequent assault remains under investigation.
This incident adds to a series of local news reports from the region, highlighting various community and safety concerns. Authorities have not yet released information regarding any arrests or ongoing investigations related to the assault.
The footage of the incident quickly circulated, drawing attention to the safety of taxi drivers and the prevalence of street violence in urban areas.
