Member of ruling Justice and Development party, State Minister Zafer Caglayan was attacked by one of rally participants in Erdemli district of Mersin province.

Caglayan was on an election campaign stop at Erdemli district of Mersin. During the rally 45-year-old Suayip attacked the Minister trying to punch him. Caglayan managed to escape the blow, reports Hurriyet.

Suayip who is believed to suffer from mental disability was taken to police department to give testimony.