Angry stray cat terrorises men and dogs outside an Istanbul market - but stays clear of women or children
- CCTV footage shows the cat lashing out at men who pass by its favourite spot
- Turkish locals want to take the cat to the vet to find out why it is so aggressive
- Istanbul is known for its stray cats with an estimated 30,000 in the city
An angry stray cat has been attacking men and dogs outside a market but stays clear of women and children passing by.
CCTV security cameras outside a market in Istanbul have caught the cat in action on several occasions.
The footage shows the cat pouncing on men and dogs who pass by the steps of a market in the Bayrampasa area of the city.
A stray cat has been attacking men walking past it outside a market in Istanbul
Turkish locals who look after the cat want a vet to examine it to try to work out why it is being so aggressive.
They claim it is normally a very calm cat but has recently taken to launching itself at men and dogs.
Neighbour Ali Aydin said the cat had recently had kittens and could be trying to defend them from perceived threats.
Mr Aydin said: 'This is not a wild cat, she's used to people. She crosses here every day, taking food to her kittens, we leave the door open for her.
'The cat is used to that spot. It's not an aggressive cat but due to her kittens she is attacking. It's a very good cat actually. Maybe somebody has hurt her.'
Beril Gencturk added: 'I've seen several people kicking it. It usually attacks only males and dogs. Maybe it's had some traumas.
The animal has an issue with dogs and men walking past but does not react when it sees women or children
Another resident Ayse Yuksel said: 'I have never seen it attacking a woman.'
Istanbul is famous for its stray cats with an estimated 30,000 in the city.
Many local people care for them by giving them shelter and leaving food in the colder winter months.
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