Attack on Lütfü Savaş in Samandağ! First statement released

CHP Hatay Metropolitan Municipality candidate Lütfü Savaş was pushed off the stage by a citizen during a rally he held in Samandağ. Following the attack, Savaş made his first statement.

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Attack on Lütfü Savaş in Samandağ! First statement released

CHP Hatay Metropolitan Municipality candidate Lütfü Savaş was attacked by a citizen who climbed onto the stage during a rally he was holding in Samandağ.

Savaş, who was pushed off the stage, made his first statement after overcoming the shock of the incident. Lütfü Savaş stated that the attacker 'is receiving psychiatric treatment'.

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"THAT HE HAD NO ANIMOSITY..."

Journalist İsmail Saymaz stated that he spoke with Lütfü Savaş and reported the following:

"He said that the attacker is receiving psychiatric treatment, that there was no intent or animosity against him, that he was not harmed by the attack, and that he continued the rally after getting back on his feet.”

News Source: 12punto