Criminal Complaint Filed Over Incidents in Mardin 1969 Spor and Kayserispor Match
Judicial authorities were approached regarding fans who broke stadium seats and threw them onto the pitch after the match between Mardin 1969 Spor and Kayserispor.
Following the match played between Mardin 1969 Spor and Metro Holding Kayserispor on September 20, a criminal complaint was filed against fans who broke stadium seats, hurled them onto the pitch, and caused unrest.
Events Following the Match
The match played between Mardin 1969 Spor and Metro Holding Kayserispor at the November 21 City Stadium ended with a 1-0 victory for the visiting team. After the final whistle, some fans in the away stand caused unrest, breaking seats and throwing the pieces onto the pitch.
Demand for Legal Action
Lawyer Gurbet Bilbay, acting on behalf of the fans, went to the Mardin Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and submitted the criminal complaint petition. The petition stated that the broken seats damaged citizens' vehicles and created a risk of injury.
Scope of the Charges
Lawyer Gurbet Bilbay requested that legal proceedings be initiated against the fans in question for the crimes of damaging public property, intentional injury, and insult. She stated that insults were hurled at their own fans during the incidents and that state property was damaged.
Reaction from Fan Groups
Emrullah Başçı, a member of the Mardin Çarşı Fan Group, also reacted to the events and condemned the acts of violence. Başçı emphasized that they gather people from all walks of life in the city under the umbrella of tolerance and love, and that they are against fights and violence.