Three people shot dead and two police officers injured near Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Three people have been shot dead near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul as Turkish police have neutralised three suspects.

Another two police officers were injured during the reported gunfight breaking out in front of the building.

While the target of the attackers is unclear, the trio launched an attack on a police station before being "neutralised", local media reported.

In the fallout, two of the attackers were killed, with the third being injured.

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The consulate was evacuated back in 2023 when Israeli officials called for the return of its diplomatic staff from the Turkish city.

The consulate has been disused for more than two years and, as a result, is believed to be unstaffed.

The gunfight lasted for approximately six minutes in the city centre, according to reports.

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