Explosion reported near Istanbul's Taksim area

An explosion occurred in Istanbul on Dec. 10 near Taksim neighborhood, private broadcaster CNN Türk has reported.

The explosion occurred near Beşiktaş's Vodafone Arena stadium following a match between Bursaspor.

A number of ambulances were dispatched to the scene.

A CNN Türk reporter said the attack might have targeted riot police at the stadium.

According to initial reports, there were two explosions which were followed by gunshots.

Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu said around 20 were injured in the explosion.

Details to come...