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Four arrested after deadly Istanbul blast

Turkish security forces have arrested four people in connection with the suicide bombing in Istanbul in which 10 German tourists were killed, Turkish prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu has said.

Tuesday's blast in Sultanahmet Square killed 10 German tourists and wounded 15.

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PM offers UK support following Turkey terrorist attack

At least 10 people, mostly German, were killed in the attack in Istanbul. Credit: PA

David Cameron has offered Turkey British assistance to find the organisers of a bomb attack in Istanbul.

At least 10 people were killed and 15 injured in a blast that Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan described as "Syria-linked".

In a telephone call this evening, Mr Cameron offered his condolences to President Erdogan, a spokesperson for Downing Street said.

The Prime Minister called President Erdogan of Turkey this evening to express his condolences following today’s terrorist attack in Istanbul. They agreed on the importance of remaining resolute in fighting terrorism, and President Erdogan updated the Prime Minister on the investigation. The Prime Minister offered the UK’s support in establishing who was responsible for the attack.

Noting the vital work that Turkey and others in the region are doing to support refugees from the Syria conflict, they discussed the upcoming London Syria Conference and agreed to work closely together to ensure its success.

– Downing Street spokesperson

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