A Galatasaray fan was injured in a knife attack during celebrations of a derby victory in Antalya

A development of great interest to the global public has come to the fore. Home Local News News Galatasaray fan injured in knife attack during derby victory celebrations in Antalya 27. 2026 - 00:08 Updated 27. 2026 - 02:24 Galatasaray fan injured in knife attack during derby victory celebration in Antalya Galatasaray fan Mehmet A.

(25), was stabbed and injured by another fan. The incident occurred around 12:00 a.m. on 3805 Street in Kültür Neighborhood, Kepez District. Galatasaray fan Mehmet A., who had been watching the match at a café on the street,

Details of the Incident

was stabbed in the hip by a fan of the opposing team. Citizens who witnessed the incident reported the situation to the 112 Emergency Call Center. Following the report, a large number of police and medical teams were dispatched to the area.

After the medical team’s initial intervention at the scene, the injured man was transported by ambulance to Akdeniz University Hospital. It was reported that his condition is not life-threatening. SUSPECT BEING SEARCHED FOR While police teams launched an operation to apprehend the suspect who fled after the incident, security cameras in the vicinity were also examined.

While crime scene investigation teams conducted a detailed examination at the café, police units implemented security measures in the surrounding area. Fans formed a convoy with their vehicles and drove through the city honking their horns for a long time. Waving Galatasaray flags, the fans celebrated the derby victory with chants and cheers.

Some fans participating in the celebrations were seen hanging out of their vehicles and waving flags, while other citizens recorded the moment on their cell phones. Police teams took precautions in areas where the celebrations intensified to ensure no incidents occurred.

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