Fight with knives and sticks in Esenler, Istanbul: 2 injured, 1 detained

Two people were injured in a fight with knives and sticks that broke out between two groups at night in the Esenler district of Istanbul. Police teams detained one of the suspects who was determined to be involved in the incident.

The incident took place around 00.45 in front of a cafe on Mehmet Akif İnan Street in Atışalanı District.

Allegedly, an argument broke out between two groups who met in front of the cafe for an unknown reason.

The argument, which escalated in a short time, turned into a fight using knives and sticks.

While Doğukan D. (24) and Kasım E. (25) were stabbed and injured in the fight, the suspects involved fled the scene.

Upon the notice of the surrounding people, police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene.

While police teams took security measures in the surrounding area, medical teams provided first aid to the injured at the scene.

It was learned that Doğukan D. and Kasım E., who were then taken to the hospital by ambulance, were in good health.

Esenler District Police Department Public Order Bureau teams started working to catch the suspects who escaped after the fight.

As a result of the investigations, it was determined that O.K.D. was involved in the incident. (20) was caught and detained while hiding in his home.

It was reported that police teams are continuing their efforts to catch the other suspect.

On the other hand, the fight with knives and sticks between the two groups was recorded by people around with a mobile phone camera.

The investigation into the incident continues.