Police identifies Istanbul attacker while investigation intensifies
Police identifies Istanbul attacker while investigation intensifies
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Turkish police deepens the probe into the Istanbul terror attack that killed 39 people and injured 65 others early on Sunday, new details on the attacker's identity have emerged.The clear photos of the attacker have been circulated by the police , it is believed that the attacker was from Central Asia origin and his age is approximated to be 25 years. 

Initial police reports suggested that the suspect may be from Kyrgyzstan, while officials are also investigating the possibility that he is from Xinjiang, western China

Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Ministry said, "We have ordered the consul in Istanbul to check this report that has appeared in the press, According to preliminary information, this information is doubtful but we are checking all the same." 

Meanwhile, media on Tuesday began running a 'selfie' video of the alleged gunman. The video shows the suspect filming himself at Taksim Square.

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