İzmir teen stabbed neighbor’s daughter, re‑arrested after release

On 25 October 2024 in the Kemalpaşa district of İzmir, 16‑year‑old Ç. E. D. followed and attacked his neighbour’s daughter, B. Ç., stabbing her in the neck, face, hip, left arm and ear before stealing her mobile phone. B. Ç. received emergency care and was discharged after treatment.

The suspect fled the scene, was captured a day later at his father’s home, and was sentenced by the İzmir 2nd Children’s Heavy Penal Court to 12 years for attempted murder and 6 years 8 months for robbery. He was released on 7 July 2024 under judicial control. The İzmir Chief Public Prosecutor appealed the release; the Regional Court of Appeal ordered his re‑arrest, and he was taken back into custody pending further proceedings.