Turkish diplomat's car 'bursts into flames' in Germany

By Onur Usta

HANNOVER, Germany

A vehicle belonging to Turkey's consulate general burst into flames in the German city of Hannover on Sunday, a Turkish diplomatic source said.

According to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on talking to the media, the suspected arson attack had left the car gutted.

Police are investigating a possible connection between the incident and PKK supporters in the city.

Last month, nearly 300 PKK supporters demonstrated outside the Turkish consulate building in German city of Hamburg.

The supporters had also assaulted a consulate personnel during the Turkish Republic Day reception on Oct.29.

Meanwhile, Turkey's representatives in the French city of Nantes were attacked Saturday night with a Molotov, a consulate source told Anadolu Agency on Sunday.

The building was damaged in the attack. French police have launched an operation to hunt down the attackers.