In Istanbul, footballer Lucas Torreira attacked by man jealous of his girlfriend. In central Istanbul, Lucas Torreira was attacked by a man who had previously stalked his girlfriend. The attacker has been detained, and the footballer was not injured. The incident has sparked a strong reaction in Turkish media.
An incident involving the well-known footballer Lucas Torreira, who plays for Galatasaray and previously played for Atlético de Madrid, occurred in one of Istanbul's shopping malls. According to Turkish media, the athlete was attacked by a man who was obsessed with his girlfriend, actress and model Devrim Ozkan. The attacker was detained by police, and following the incident, Torreira sought medical attention but did not sustain any serious injuries.
Details of the attack
The incident took place in the Beyoglu district, while Torreira was taking photos with fans. At that moment, an unknown man approached him and suddenly struck him on the head. According to the footballer, his friend and driver intervened quickly and helped push the attacker away. After this, the assailant tried to escape by taxi but was detained by police officers.
Motives and investigation
As reported by CNN Turk, the detained Burak Doan had previously been subjected to a court restraining order prohibiting him from approaching Devrim Ozkan due to stalking. In addition, he had a previous conviction for intentional bodily harm. According to police, the man had repeatedly threatened Torreira on social media, explaining his actions by jealousy over the footballer’s relationship with the actress.
Reaction and consequences
The agency representing Torreira confirmed that the footballer is safe and his health is not in danger. The statement emphasized that the situation was quickly brought under control and the perpetrator was apprehended. Video footage from the scene, published by Turkish media, shows the attacker on the ground after being subdued by bystanders.
Context and parallels
Cases of attacks on public figures in Turkey and other countries often cause public outcry and spark discussions about security measures for celebrities. Spain has also recorded several incidents involving threats against well-known individuals. For example, earlier in Madrid, relatives of victims of Francoism held a symbolic protest, expressing concern over judicial prosecution, as reported in the story about the support for Judge Garzón by the families of the victims.
