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Several people have been injured in a blast in the centre of Istanbul.
The explosion in Taksim Square occurred on Sunday morning, not far from a point where police are stationed.
The AP news agency quotes a witness saying ambulances have arrived at the scene and medical staff are attending to the injured.
Turkish television is reporting that the blast targeted anti-riot police.
This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
Several people have been injured in a blast in the centre of Istanbul.
The explosion in Taksim Square occurred on Sunday morning, not far from a point where police are stationed.
The AP news agency quotes a witness saying ambulances have arrived at the scene and medical staff are attending to the injured.
Turkish television is reporting that the blast targeted anti-riot police.
This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.