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Metro
14-07-2025
- Metro
British women beaten and stamped on in row over bill at Turkish restaurant
Footage has been shared of staff at a restaurant in Turkey repeatedly punching and kicking two British women as they lie on the pavement. The video shows the men attacking the tourists on June 2 outside Mad Boys, in Marmaris on June 2, after a row reportedly broke out over an unpaid bill. Earlier in the footage, one of the women, who is wearing a green dress, is also seen pushing and hitting one of male employees around the head with her handbag. The clip begins with a heated verbal argument that then escalates and turns physical. At one point the women fall to the ground and a number of men attack them as they lie there. One even jumps through an open window to join in. People can be heard shouting in the background as the brawl unfolds. Police were called to the scene, but since neither party filed a complaint at the time the matter was closed. However, when the video was shared online it caused widespread criticism and lead to a police investigation being opened. Five members of staff were found to have been involved in the brawl and were detained and the restaurant was closed indefinitely. The restaurant manager told Turkish newspaper AKŞAM that a family of five had caused an argument by not paying the 5,000 TL bill (£92). He said the tourists provoked the staff by insulting Turks and the Turkish flag, and then attacked them. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video In a statement on the incident, the Marmaris District Governor's Office , said: 'It should be known that violence against women is completely unacceptable in Muğla. 'Our state stands firmly against all forms of violence against women. 'Judicial and administrative investigations into the business and its employees are being meticulously conducted, and all developments are being closely monitored.' Several people expressed their shock at the staff's behaviour on social media. More Trending One person wrote: 'Shocking! Even if the customers were completely in the wrong, it absolutely gives the staff no right to react that way. 'Especially a group of men kicking and punching women when they're cowering on the floor. I thought I'd seen it all until now. Get them closed down and gone and restore the Marmaris we use to love!' Another posted: 'This is absolutely wild. This place needs closing down. I love Marmaris and am a 32 year visitor. I don't go to armutalan or any of these kinds of places but I'm shocked at seeing grown men kicking a woman in the street!' It is not clear if the women sustained injuries in the attack. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video MORE: Footballer Paige Bowyer-Walker, 20, dies after being hit by car in Turkey MORE: The cheapest package holiday destinations for 2025 as Spain and Cyprus soar in price MORE: Mum stuck in Turkey 'could lose entire breast' after botched boob job
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Moment Brits including woman are beaten and kicked by Turkish ‘Mad Boys' bouncers in row over bill and ‘insulting flag'
THIS is the shocking moment British tourists were brutally beaten and stamped on by bouncers at a popular Turkish restaurant. The melee came after a row reportedly erupted over an unpaid bill and alleged insults against Turkey's national flag. Advertisement 6 British tourists were brutally beaten and stamped on by bouncers outside a restaurant in Turkey Credit: @ marmaris_anlik / instagram 6 One person, apparently a member of staff, jumps out a window to join the fight Credit: @ marmaris_anlik / instagram 6 The restaurant, Mad Boys, was sealed off indefinitely Credit: @ marmaris_anlik / instagram Footage from the scene captures a wild brawl on the pavement involving tourists and staff outside the 'Mad Boys' restaurant in Marmaris on June 2. The British tourists have not been formally identified, but Turkish media including The clip begins with a heated argument before exploding into violence as male employees launch into a flurry of punches and kicks. Two tourists fall to the ground and are seen being repeatedly kicked while lying on the pavement. Advertisement Read more on Brits abroad One person, apparently a staff member, can be seen leaping out of a window to join the fight. Screams from horrified bystanders ring out as a young male tourist square up to one of the bouncers, shadow boxing in a desperate attempt to defend himself. Two women can be seen trying to de-escalate the situation - only to be caught in chaos, punched and stamped on as they too collapse to the floor. The brawl reportedly stemmed from a 5,000 TL (£92) bill dispute, with the restaurant accusing the tourists of refusing to pay and provoking the fight. Advertisement Most read in The Sun According to AKŞAM, a manager at Mad Boys claimed the British tourists insulted Turkish staff and the flag, and attacked first. Shocking moment sunbathers erupt into huge brawl on Brit beach for the SECOND time in a week as punches thrown on sand The restaurant also alleged that one woman hit a staff member with her handbag. But it wasn't until the graphic footage began circulating online that the incident sparked widespread public outrage and triggered an official investigation. Although police were initially called to the scene, the case was closed when neither party filed a complaint. That changed once the video went viral. Advertisement As a result, five staff members were detained, AKŞAM reported. The venue was sealed off indefinitely, and municipal officials later cited building violations as an additional reason for the shutdown. The Marmaris District Governor's Office condemned the violence in a public statement, saying: 'It should be known that violence against women is completely unacceptable in Muğla. 'Our state stands firmly against all forms of violence against women. Judicial and administrative investigations into the business and its employees are being meticulously conducted, and all developments are being closely monitored.' Advertisement 6 A heated argument reportedly broke out before the violent brawl erupted Credit: @ marmaris_anlik / instagram 6 The restaurant claims the tourists provoked the chaos Credit: @ marmaris_anlik / instagram Earlier CCTV footage appears to show a woman lashing out with her handbag moments before the fight began. One staffer, Adar Akçın, claimed he was insulted and later attacked by the tourists, reports Turkish outlet T24. Advertisement His version echo the ones by the owner's brother, Hayrettin Akçın, who claimed: 'The police were called when the customers in question left without paying. At that moment, one of the women attacked my brother with a bag and a fist. 'She provoked the situation with her young child. Everything is clearly visible in the camera footage. 'We and our employees were insulted. There was severe provocation. Of course, we do not condone violence, but the incident was portrayed one-sidedly.' The Sun has contacted the UK Foreign Office and local police in Marmaris for more information. Advertisement 6 Five staff members were detained as a result of the fight Credit: @ marmaris_anlik / instagram
Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Moment Brits including woman are beaten and kicked by Turkish ‘Mad Boys' bouncers in row over bill and ‘insulting flag'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the shocking moment British tourists were brutally beaten and stamped on by bouncers at a popular Turkish restaurant. The melee came after a row reportedly erupted over an unpaid bill and alleged insults against Turkey's national flag. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 British tourists were brutally beaten and stamped on by bouncers outside a restaurant in Turkey Credit: @ marmaris_anlik / instagram 6 One person, apparently a member of staff, jumps out a window to join the fight Credit: @ marmaris_anlik / instagram 6 The restaurant, Mad Boys, was sealed off indefinitely Credit: @ marmaris_anlik / instagram Footage from the scene captures a wild brawl on the pavement involving tourists and staff outside the 'Mad Boys' restaurant in Marmaris on June 2. The British tourists have not been formally identified, but Turkish media including Aksam confirmed they were foreign nationals from the UK. The clip begins with a heated argument before exploding into violence as male employees launch into a flurry of punches and kicks. Two tourists fall to the ground and are seen being repeatedly kicked while lying on the pavement. One person, apparently a staff member, can be seen leaping out of a window to join the fight. Screams from horrified bystanders ring out as a young male tourist square up to one of the bouncers, shadow boxing in a desperate attempt to defend himself. Two women can be seen trying to de-escalate the situation - only to be caught in chaos, punched and stamped on as they too collapse to the floor. The brawl reportedly stemmed from a 5,000 TL (£92) bill dispute, with the restaurant accusing the tourists of refusing to pay and provoking the fight. According to AKŞAM, a manager at Mad Boys claimed the British tourists insulted Turkish staff and the flag, and attacked first. Shocking moment sunbathers erupt into huge brawl on Brit beach for the SECOND time in a week as punches thrown on sand The restaurant also alleged that one woman hit a staff member with her handbag. But it wasn't until the graphic footage began circulating online that the incident sparked widespread public outrage and triggered an official investigation. Although police were initially called to the scene, the case was closed when neither party filed a complaint. That changed once the video went viral. As a result, five staff members were detained, AKŞAM reported. The venue was sealed off indefinitely, and municipal officials later cited building violations as an additional reason for the shutdown. The Marmaris District Governor's Office condemned the violence in a public statement, saying: 'It should be known that violence against women is completely unacceptable in Muğla. 'Our state stands firmly against all forms of violence against women. Judicial and administrative investigations into the business and its employees are being meticulously conducted, and all developments are being closely monitored.' 6 A heated argument reportedly broke out before the violent brawl erupted Credit: @ marmaris_anlik / instagram 6 The restaurant claims the tourists provoked the chaos Credit: @ marmaris_anlik / instagram Earlier CCTV footage appears to show a woman lashing out with her handbag moments before the fight began. One staffer, Adar Akçın, claimed he was insulted and later attacked by the tourists, reports Turkish outlet T24. His version echo the ones by the owner's brother, Hayrettin Akçın, who claimed: 'The police were called when the customers in question left without paying. At that moment, one of the women attacked my brother with a bag and a fist. 'She provoked the situation with her young child. Everything is clearly visible in the camera footage. 'We and our employees were insulted. There was severe provocation. Of course, we do not condone violence, but the incident was portrayed one-sidedly.' The Sun has contacted the UK Foreign Office and local police in Marmaris for more information.
