So-called Islamic State says it was behind the new year attack on a Turkish nightclub that killed 39 people. The group said in a statement it was carried out by a heroic soldier. At least 600 revellers were celebrating in the early hours yesterday at Istanbul's Reina nightclub when the gunman began firing indiscriminately. IS has been blamed for recent attacks in Turkey, which is taking military action against the group in neighbouring Syria. <br/><br/>The militant group has already been linked to at least two attacks in Turkey last year. The IS statement accused Turkey of shedding the blood of Muslims through its air strikes and mortar attacks in Syria. More details of the nightclub attack have been emerging. Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu confirmed, a manhunt is under way. He hope the attacker will be captured soon.