Bombing at Night, Armed Conflict at Daytime in İstanbul

In Sultanbeyli district of İstanbul, the policemen investigating the bombing attack carried out at night in front of the Fatih Police Station were opened fire at 6.45 a.m.  

Bomb Squad Department Chief of İstanbul Security Directorate, Beyazıt Çeken, and two perpetrators died during the conflict. It was stated that a citizen was hit in the arm.

Attack with bomb-laden vehicle

At 1 a.m. a bombing attack with bomb-laden vehicle was carried out in front of Fatih Police Station. 10 people got injured; three of them were policemen.

The building of the police station collapsed partially due to the explosion and many vehicles and nearby buildings were damaged.

Statement from the Security Directorate: 

İstanbul Security Directorate made a written statement related to the bombing attack:

 “On August 10, 2015, at 1.a.m, a deputy police chief, two police officers and seven citizens were slightly injured due to a bombing attack carried out by terrorist/s with bomb-laden vehicle in front of Fatih Police Station in Sultanbeyli district and started to be treated. Detailed research and investigation related to the event continues.” (EKN/BD)

* Photo Credit: Ahmet Dumanlı / AA

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