FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Turkey.
In a harrowing incident, two gunmen infiltrated the Santa Maria Church in the Sariyer district in Istanbul, transforming a peaceful Sunday morning mass into a horrifying scene of violence, resulting in the death of one individual.
FCDO advise “all British Nationals in the area to follow the advice of the Turkish authorities. British Nationals in the region should remain vigilant.”
The assault occurred around 11:40 local time (08:40 GMT) at the historical 19th-century church, located in close proximity to a quaint fish market along the European side of the Bosphorus. The Church of Santa Maria, known for its high walls and solemn ambiance, was rocked by the unexpected violence.
Turkey’s Interior Minister, through a statement on “X“, a social media platform, confirmed that the suspects involved in the murder were apprehended. However, details regarding…
