Turkey - Assault

262,330 (number) in 2012

Assault of Turkey jumped by 10.04% from 238,395 number in 2011 to 262,330 number in 2012. Since the 12.25% drop in 2007, assault shot up by 115.18% in 2012.

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'Assault' means physical attack against the body of another person resulting in serious bodily injury; excluding indecent/sexual assault; threats and slapping/punching. 'Assault' leading to death should also be excluded. (UN-CTS M3.2)