Bomb targetting riot police kills 11 in Istanbul

A rush-hour car bomb targeting a bus carrying riot police in Istanbul has killed 11 people and wounded 36 others.

Speaking at the scene of the blast, in the Beyazit district, Istanbul governor, Vasip Sahin, said the dead included seven police officers and four civilians. Three of the wounded were in serious condition.

The bomb was placed inside a car and detonated as the police vehicle passed by. There was no immediate claim of responsibility and Sahin would not comment on the possible identity of the attackers.