A British woman has been shot dead in a Turkish resort, according to reports from local media.

The 56 year female from North Yorkshire was residing at Dalyan resort with two family members who are also thought to have been injured in the shooting. They had been holding a birthday party at the villa, located on Turkey’s south coast.

The Foreign Office commented: “We are aware of the death of a British national in Turkey on Monday.

“We are providing consular help to the family and confirm the hospitalisation of two British nationals.”

A local male has been arrested, according to reports.