US 'calls for peace and stability'published at 22:00 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
US Secretary of State John Kerry says he hopes there will be peace, stability and continuity within Turkey, Reuters news agency reports.
Summary
Turkish government begins crackdown on those suspected of involvement in the attempted coup
President’s bureau puts total death toll at 265, including 161 civilians and 104 coup "plotters"
Nearly 3,000 soldiers are under arrest and some 2,700 judges are fired for alleged links to the coup
Turkey's PM Binali Yildirim says the action was a "black stain on Turkish democracy"
Cross-party politicians condemn the plot at an emergency session of parliament
Live Reporting
Gerry Holt and Roland Hughes
US 'calls for peace and stability'published at 22:00 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
Turkish PM condemns 'illegal act'published at 21:57 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
21:57 BST 15 July 2016Mr Yildirim said the security forces had been called in to deal with the situation, and that Turkey would never allow any "initiative that would interrupt democracy". "There was an illegal act by a group within the military that was acting out of the chain of military command," he said, warning that those responsible would pay the highest price.
Helicopters flying over Ankarapublished at 21:52 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
21:52 BST 15 July 2016Earlier, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim went on television to say that a group within the military was trying to overthrow the government. Mr Yildrim's comments were broadcast on the NTV channel came after military jets and helicopters were seen flying over the capital, Ankara. Military vehicles were said to be blocking the Bosphorus and Fatih Sultan bridges in Istanbul and gunfire was heard.
Military chief 'taken hostage'published at 21:50 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
21:50 BST 15 July 2016BreakingIt is not clear by whom the statement was issued. The Turkish military's chief-of-staff is reportedly among those taken hostage in Ankara, according to the state-run Anadolu news agency.
Turkish military 'takes over power'published at 21:45
21:45BreakingThe Turkish military has issued a statement saying it has taken over power. The statement said it had done so to preserve democratic order, and that the rule of law must remain a priority.