ISTANBUL, — An explosion in Taksim Square was reported today at 10:35 am. The explosion is alleged to be caused by a suicide bomb attack.
The number of wounded is reported to be 22 people.
Istanbul Chief Police Hussein Catkin stated that 9 of the wounded are civilians and 6 are policemen.
According ANF 2 injured is reported to be seriously wounded. As number of wounded rose to 22, the civilians are thought to be 12.
According to police sources other devices have been found next to the body of the man believed to be the suicide bomber.
This is the third attack targeting police units in Taksim Square in the past 11 years. Previous attacks were carried on 27 March 1999 and 10 September 2001.