Fethiye bar staff beat British men after altercation with women

FETHİYE - Doğan News Agency

The staff of a bar in Fethiye allegedly beat three male British tourists early Aug.18 morning after they insistently attempted to take two British women for a dance despite having their advances spurned. DHA photo

The staff of a bar in Fethiye allegedly beat three male British tourists early this morning after they insistently attempted to take two British women for a dance despite having their advances spurned, according to reports.

The bar’s personnel attempted to throw the men out after seeing the altercation between the Britons, ultimately resulting in a fight in which the staff beat the tourists, allegedly kicking them even after they had fallen to the ground.

The attack was finally halted by the arrival of the gendarmerie.

The British women, who refused to go to the gendarmerie station to provide testimony, were taken to the post by force. People in the area also reacted at the gendarmerie, claiming they had handled the women roughly.