Attack on Shops of Syrians in Konya

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Some shops in Şems Tebrizi neighbourhood in Karatay, Konya that are managed by people from Syrian, were exposed to an attack. The assailant group escaped after the attack.

A group attacked the shops of Syrians at around 8 p.m. friday evening with rocks and sticks. They broke the windows of the shops and threw also rocks at the counters and stands in the shops.

After the police were called to the scene, the attackers dispersed in the streets and escaped.

Syrian M.H who was hit on the head by a rock and injured, was taken to Konya Research and Training Hospital for treatment. (AS/DG)