Istanbul barber stabbed by angry customer over haircut

A 23‑year‑old man in Istanbul's Kağıthane district attacked his barber, Erhan Zengin (53), with a knife after being dissatisfied with a recent haircut. The attacker watched the barber at a nearby restaurant for hours, then ambushed him as he exited his shop, stabbing him in the leg. Zengin was treated for his injuries and taken to hospital. Police arrived, apprehended the assailant and opened an investigation.

The incident has drawn local attention to violence stemming from personal disputes over services.