A British holidaymaker is fighting for his life in Turkey after a gang of thugs savagely stabbed him seven times in a bid to steal his mobile phone.
Shocking CCTV footage of the attack shows the gang stalking victim Alister Gray after he left a bar in Istanbul, in the early hours of the morning.
The 32-year-old civil engineer can be seen in the video as he is approached from behind by one of the gang who tried to snatch the phone out of his hand on Saturday, May 21.
As he fights back, the rest of the gang moves in and chases the terrified tourist as he flees.
Earlier Mr Gray had been at a local bar before walking along Istiklal Street to the underground station at around 2.30am to return to his hotel in the district of Sirkeci.
Local media reports that Mr Gray suffered serious injuries to his neck and chest after being stabbed seven times.
The British tourist is being treated at Okmeydani Hospital where he is said to be in a critical condition.
While waiting for the ambulance, Mr Gray told those giving him first aid: “Four people tried to take my mobile phone on the street.
"When I resisted, they stabbed me and took my mobile phone and ran away."
Using local CCTV footage, the police have managed to identify four suspects, including a teenager, who are said to all have criminal records.
The four were arrested in a raid carried out the next day.
Mr Gray continues to battle for his life in hospital as the investigation continues.
