Defense of the attacker who assaulted Torreira revealed

Galatasaray's Uruguayan footballer Lucas Torreira went to the police station to file a complaint after being punched in an attack in Beyoğlu. The attacker, who attempted to flee the scene, was apprehended by police teams in a taxi and taken into custody.

ATTACK AT THE EXIT OF A SHOPPING CENTER

The incident occurred in front of a shopping center in the Camiikebir neighborhood of Kasımpaşa, Beyoğlu. According to allegations, Lucas Torreira was subjected to a punch attack by an individual named Y.Y. after leaving a cafe. Upon reports from bystanders, police teams were dispatched to the area.

SUSPECT APPREHENDED IN A TAXI

The 32-year-old suspect, who was trying to flee the scene, was caught by police teams in a taxi he had boarded and was taken into custody. Investigations revealed that Y.Y. has a prior criminal record for "intentional injury."

It was learned that Torreira has filed a complaint against the attacker.

On the other hand, it was determined that the footballer's driver, E.S., also punched the suspect while trying to separate the parties during the incident.

HAD PREVIOUSLY FILED A COMPLAINT

Within the scope of the investigation, it emerged that there was a previous restraining order against the suspect. It was learned that Lucas Torreira had also filed a complaint against the same person in recent months and had obtained a 45-day restraining order.

The suspect's processing at the police station is ongoing.

REDNESS DETECTED ON HIS FACE

It was learned that during medical checks, redness was detected on the Uruguayan footballer's face between his left eyebrow and eye.

REMARKABLE CLAIM IN HIS STATEMENT

The detained suspect, Y.Y., claimed in his initial statement to the police that Lucas Torreira was also interested in a woman he had been communicating with via social media. The suspect alleged that he carried out the attack for this reason.

News Source: 12punto