Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Five Staff Detained as Viral Brawl Leads to Marmaris Restaurant Closure

Authorities have opened judicial, administrative investigations following the restaurant’s indefinite closure to safeguard Marmaris’s tourism reputation.

Image
Image

Overview

  • Video footage of the June 2 altercation shows Mad Boys employees kicking and stamping on British tourists after a dispute over a 5,000 TL bill.
  • Police initially dropped the case when no complaint was filed but reopened it once the violent footage sparked widespread outrage.
  • Municipal officials have sealed the venue indefinitely and cited alleged building-code violations in the shutdown order.
  • The Marmaris District Governor’s Office condemned the violence against women and ordered detailed probes into the business and its staff.
  • Officials say heightened oversight of hospitality venues will continue after a similar beach assault in Alanya on May 16 to protect the resort’s image.