Turkey arrests 115 IS suspects 'planning New Year's attacks'

Turkish authorities say firearms were seized and efforts to trace further suspected members are continuing.

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Mass raids were carried out at 124 addresses across Istanbul, the city's chief prosecutor said, with firearms, ammunition and "organisational documents" seized.

Officials said IS supporters had been actively planning attacks across Turkey this week, particularly against non-Muslims.

Police detained 115 suspects but efforts are ongoing to trace a further 22, an official statement read.