Overview
- Lucas Torreira was punched in the face inside a Beyoğlu shopping center on Tuesday, with doctors noting redness and slight swelling near his left eye.
- Security and bystanders stepped in as the attacker tried to flee in a taxi before Beyoğlu police intercepted and arrested him.
- Authorities identified the suspect as 32-year-old Yusuf Y., who has prior convictions and was under a restraining order tied to Torreira’s partner, actress Devrim Özkan.
- The suspect told investigators he used Instagram posts to find Torreira’s location and admitted acting out of jealousy and hatred linked to Özkan.
- Torreira’s representatives said he is fine and out of danger, and prosecutors are seeking preventive detention as the investigation continues with the suspect in custody.