A Turkish man involved in a controversial Quran-burning incident outside the Turkish embassy in London has been acquitted of all charges, according to court proceedings.
The man, identified as Hamit Coskun, carried out the protest earlier this year, drawing widespread criticism and diplomatic tension between Turkey and the United Kingdom. The incident was part of a series of Quran-burning demonstrations in Europe that have sparked protests and debate over freedom of expression and respect for religious beliefs.
The case attracted further attention after reports surfaced that Coskun had previously been convicted in Turkey in 2007 for the killing of his wife, a claim he disputed during legal proceedings. Following a review of the evidence, the court cleared Coskun of the charges related to the protest, ruling that the case did not meet the legal threshold required for conviction.
The incident has continued to fuel debate in Britain about free speech, public order laws, and protests involving religious texts, with critics arguing such acts risk inflaming tensions, while supporters say they fall under protected expression.
