Turkey detains Second Army commander

Turkish authorities have reportedly detained the Second Army commander following the attempted coup takeover.

Turkish authorities have detained the commander of the Second Army in connection with the attempted military takeover overnight, Anadolu news agency reports.

General Adem Huduti is the most senior officer to be apprehended so far following the attempted intervention that killed more than 160 people.

The Second Army, based in Malatya, protects Turkey's borders with Syria, Iraq and Iran.