The abuse of a 9-year-old child by a foreigner in Bozova brought citizens onto the streets.


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The allegation that Syrian baker FK (21) abused a 9-year-old boy named MKN in Bozova district of Şanlıurfa raised the district. It was learned that police intervened in a group gathering in the district for a demonstration and sit-in, and the suspect was arrested at the courthouse to which he was referred.
The incident happened on the evening of August 15 in Kırmızıpınar district. Allegedly, FK, who worked at a bakery in the district, was handed over to the police by citizens for allegedly abusing a 9-year-old boy named FK, according to MKN. FK, who, according to his statement at the police station, was taken to court on business, was arrested.
When the citizens found out about the mistreatment, they gathered via live social media broadcast and organized a protest march in the district within a short time. While some citizens in the district where tensions were rising began a sit-in, reinforcement teams were sent to the district.
The police frequently warned that the group that had been holding a sit-in in front of the government building would break up. However, when the group continued its activities, the police intervened. While the police, along with TOMA, intervened to disperse the group, some attacked the police vehicles with stones. The police then intervened with tear gas and drove the group apart. Police security in the area continues.