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A young person sporting a helmet and a neo-Nazi-styled bullet-proof vest randomly stabbed 5 individuals close to a mosque in Turkey on Monday whereas live-streaming the assault on social media, in keeping with officers and native media.
The 18-year-old, recognized as Arda Okay., broadcast the knife rampage on social media by way of a digicam hooked up to his vest, HaberTurk tv reported.
The teenager, who additionally wore security goggles, gloves and a cranium half-mask, was detained following a police chase, with Turkey’s inside minister posting a video of the suspect being bundled into the again of a police car. The suspect’s bulletproof vest had a “black sun” image, which originated in Nazi Germany and is utilized by neo-Nazis.
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Some of the weapons utilized by the neo-Nazi knife suspect. (Ali Yerlikaya/X)
The victims had been enjoyable at an open-air café after prayers at a mosque in Eskisehir, in northern Turkey, about 143 miles west of the capital Ankara.
The assault video was circulating on X on Tuesday and confirmed a number of males crying out after being stabbed. Many of the victims gave the impression to be aged males and have been attacked from behind.
Other footage on-line reveals males and police standing over the suspect after he was apprehended.
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The 18-year-old, pictured, broadcast the knife rampage on social media by way of a digicam hooked up to his vest, HaberTurk tv reported. (Ali Yerlikaya/X)
The 5 wounded people have been hospitalized and two of them have been in severe situation, in keeping with the state-run Anadolu Agency. The assailant was additionally carrying an ax however didn’t seem to have used it.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya mentioned an investigation had begun, whereas HaberTurk and different media reported the assailant is believed to have been influenced by a online game and that he dressed like a online game character.
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The suspect was taken to a police car by legislation enforcement. (Ali Yerlikaya/X)
The inside minister additionally posted a picture displaying the gadgets the suspect had on him, together with a bloodied knife, a second knife with a swastika image with the letters “KKK” written on the weapon.
Yerlikaya additionally launched a picture of the suspect in handcuffs mendacity face down on the ground.
The official wrote on X that he wished a speedy restoration to the victims injured within the assault.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
