Beytullah Gunduz

Beytullah Gunduz, a figure associated with the Hackney Turks gang in the UK, has been involved in several significant criminal proceedings, including a recent conviction for conspiracy to murder.

Key Facts, Dates, and Court Decisions:

• June 5, 2026: Beytullah Gunduz, 39, was found guilty at the Old Bailey of conspiring to murder Onur Guzel, 38. The shooting occurred on June 20, 2025, outside Guzel's family restaurant, Umut 2000, in Dalston, East London. Guzel sustained life-changing injuries, including a gunshot wound to the stomach, and now lives with a stoma bag. The motive for the shooting was an alleged extortion attempt by Gunduz and his gang, demanding £100,000 from Guzel's family after accusing them of financially supporting the rival Tottenham Turks gang. Gunduz is scheduled to be sentenced on July 2, 2026.
• November 2014: Gunduz was acquitted of masterminding the murder of Zafer Eren, a leader of the rival Tottenham Turks gang, who was shot dead outside his North London home in 2013.
• December 30/31, 2012: Although acquitted, it was alleged in court that Jamie Marsh-Smith and Samuel Zerei acted on behalf of Beytullah Gunduz in the attempted murder of Inan Eren and the murder of Zafer Eren, both members of the Tottenham Turks.
• May 2024: Gunduz was an intended target in a shooting incident outside the Elvin Restaurant in Hackney, where a nine-year-old girl was hit in the head by a stray bullet. This event was part of the ongoing gang conflict.
• 2020: Gunduz survived a separate shooting where he was shot in the neck by a motorcyclist.
• Admitted Offenses: During his recent trial, Gunduz's barrister stated that he had previously pleaded guilty to other crimes, including driving while disqualified, threatening behavior, two counts of obstructing a constable, and destroying gambling machines in betting shops.

The legal proceedings highlight a long-standing and violent feud between the Hackney Turks (also known as the Bombacilar) and the Tottenham Turks, which police believe has been responsible for numerous murders over the past two decades.