SCOOTER thrown from crowd knocks out linesman at Turkish amateur match
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The shocking incident occurred during a Malatya First Amateur League clash between Darendespor and Hekimhan Belediyesi Girmanaspor at Darende District Stadium.
With the contest finely balanced at 1-1 late in the second half, tensions boiled over following a controversial offside decision.
Late drama sparks anger
In the 87th minute, Darendespor believed they had scored a decisive goal.However, assistant referee Hakan BaÅŸkurt raised his flag for offside, disallowing what would have been a late winner.
The decision immediately triggered angry scenes on the pitch, with Darendespor players surrounding the referee team in protest.
Emotions quickly spilled into the stands, where sections of the home crowd reacted furiously.
Violence from the stands
Amid the unrest, spectators began throwing objects towards the field.In a moment of alarming violence, one supporter hurled a scooter over the perimeter fence.
The scooter struck BaÅŸkurt on the head, leaving him with a deep laceration above his eyebrow and briefly knocking him unconscious.
The assistant referee collapsed instantly, prompting urgent intervention from medical staff.
Witnesses described scenes of panic as officials rushed to assist the injured linesman whilst players attempted to calm supporters.
⚽️🚨 Darende’de amatör lig maçında skandal olay!
— Malatya Haber Ajansı (@malatya_ajansi) February 16, 2026
Malatya 1. Amatör Lig’de oynanan Darendespor – Hekimhan Belediyesi Girmanaspor karşılaÅŸmasında yardımcı hakem Hakan BaÅŸkurt’a tribünden scooter atıldı. #Malatya #Darende #AmatörLig #Futbol #Spor pic.twitter.com/8I39HfVwKM
Medical treatment and aftermath
Following initial treatment at the stadium, BaÅŸkurt was transported to Darende Hulusi Efendi State Hospital, where he received stitches for the head wound and was later discharged.Authorities confirmed that his injuries were not life-threatening.
Police quickly detained a suspect at the venue.
Reports indicate the individual was questioned and subsequently released pending further investigation.
Match abandoned, investigation expected
With only minutes remaining, match officials halted proceedings and formally abandoned the fixture.The incident has reignited debate around referee safety and crowd control at lower-tier football matches.
The Turkish Football Federation and local authorities are expected to review the circumstances surrounding the assault, including stadium security measures and supporter behaviour.
Growing concerns over referee safety
Whilst serious violence remains rare, episodes involving match officials have drawn increasing scrutiny in recent years.Incidents at amateur level often highlight challenges related to security resources, fan management and enforcement.
Footage captured by spectators rapidly circulated online, amplifying public concern and prompting calls for stricter preventative measures.
As investigations continue, the episode serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by officials across all levels of the game, and the consequences when sporting passions spiral into violence.
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