Suspect held in consulate attack

A man wanted in the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul was detained after officials rounded up suspects who had communicated with three assailants killed by police, media reports said.

Officials are investigating whether the attackers were linked to Al Qaeda. So far they had no proof of a link, they said.

Three policemen and three assailants died in the attack, which prompted Turkey to increase security at all U.S. diplomatic missions in the country.

The private Dogan news agency reported that the alleged fourth gunman was caught after his getaway car was found and was being interrogated. A police officer confirmed the report but would not give details.