Lawmakers from Turkey’s ruling AK Party and the pro-Kurdish DEM Party brawled in parliament over the detention and replacement of a DEM Party mayor in southeast Turkey.
Turkish Cypriot farmers threatened to “break down the doors” of the north’s ‘prime minister’s’ office if the three men arrested during a protest earlier in the day are not released.
Fact: Three individuals were charged and released by police after altercations involving a large crowd in Astromeritis.
An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with assault, possession of a knife, and cannabis after a brawl in Latsia. The incident resulted in a 17-year-old being injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. The police found knives and cannabis in the 18-year-old’s vehicle and are currently investigating the case.
Inter Milan won their 20th Serie A title after a 2-1 win against AC Milan.
Australia’s Northern Territory imposed a two-week youth curfew in Alice Springs after a mass brawl involving 150 people, many armed with weapons. The curfew is from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. for those under 18 in the town, which has a large Indigenous population and social divisions. The violence was sparked by the death of an 18-year-old man on March 20, leading to a feud between local families. Police made five arrests and seized 50 weapons.
After Trabzonspor lost 3-2 to Fenerbahce, fans stormed the pitch, brawling with security and Fenerbahce players. Fred scored twice for Fenerbahce, and Enis Bardhi and Trezeguet scored for Trabzonspor. Michy Batshuayi scored the winning goal for Fenerbahce. A fan fought with Fenerbahce’s Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Batshuayi kicked at fans. An investigation into the brawl has been launched. This incident is part of a series of controversies in the Turkish league this season.
More than 10 Syrian citizens living in Paphos were involved in a violent altercation outside the city’s Mall area, using punches, sticks, crowbars, and stones. At least three individuals suffered injuries, and seven were arrested by police, with others being sought. The clash between two opposing groups of Syrians occurred last night and is believed to have been over a financial dispute. The incident lasted more than an hour, and the combatants were reportedly armed with sharp instruments. Eyewitnesses alerted the authorities, leading to the arrest of seven individuals, while three are receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries at Paphos General Hospital. The CID is investigating the brawl, which is thought to have been premeditated.