Turkey coup arrests hit 6,000 as Erdogan roots out 'virus'

Among the latest arrests to be reported was the commander of Incirlik air base in the south used by US-led coalition jets for raids against the so-called Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria. Unnamed officials said Gen Bekir Ercan Van and 10 other soldiers had been detained for their role in the coup. Also on Sunday, more than 50 senior soldiers were detained in the western province of Denizli, including the garrison commander. Those arrested on Saturday were reported to include Gen Erdal Ozturk, commander of the Third Army; Gen Adem Huduti, commander of the Second Army; and Akin Ozturk, the former Chief of Air Staff. One of Turkey's most senior judges, Alparslan Altan, has also been taken into custody.