A Turkish origin, French citizen claimed to be a planner of an attack against a nightclub in Ortaköy, Istanbul, was arrested in Istanbul.

In a statement made by the Burdur Public Prosecutor's Office, it was stated that the suspect registered in Antalya population was arrested 2 days ago. It was learned that the Magistrate of Justice ruled the arrest of the suspect who was reported to be married and father of a girl in France.

It was also stated that nightclub attacker Abdulkadir Masharipov’s house lease was on name of suspect. (ILKHA)