Authorities say 33 people have died and another 43 hospitalised after drinking bootleg alcoholic drinks laced with methanol in Istanbul, Turkey - four people have been arrested

"People have died or suffered serious illness in Istanbul, Turkey after drinking illegally produced local spirits and counterfeit bottles of branded alcohol."

The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office has previously warned British holidaymakers to be wary of "counterfeit" alcohol sold in Istanbul

Twenty-three people died in Turkey’s biggest city this week from consumption of counterfeit alcohol, with dozens more still in critical condition.