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Robbie Williams has been forced to axe a concert due to terror concerns.

The pop icon was set to take the stage in Istanbul next week, but has informed supporters the performance has been scrapped over public safety worries.

Robbie maintains strong connections with Turkey, given his spouse, Ayda Field-Williams, has half-Turkish heritage.

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The 51 year old was slated to appear at Istanbul's Atakoy Marina, however the firm organising the event opted to withdraw the show owing to security threats and public opposition.

His gig was scheduled for October 7, marking two years since Hamas's assault on Israel, during which 1,200 civilians lost their lives and 251 individuals were taken captiv

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