Turk arrested for threatening Saudi tourists with knife at Istanbul restaurant
The incident sparks alarm amidst tensions over Syrian refugees in Turkey
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The incident came to light through a viral video circulating on social media, showing the man brandishing a knife and intimidating the Saudi tourists seated in a cafe.
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Dubai: A Turkish man was arrested after he threatened Saudi tourists with a knife at a restaurant in Istanbul’s Maslak area.
This incident has occurred amidst ongoing social tensions in Turkey, including concerns surrounding Syrian refugees in cities like Kayseri.
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