Car extensively damaged in suspected bomb attack in Paphos
Police are investigating an early-morning explosion that damaged two parked cars on Santorinis Street in Paphos.
Paphos, Cyprus. A parked car was extensively damaged in an explosion in the early hours of Wednesday, with police investigating the incident as a suspected bomb attack. A second vehicle parked nearby was also damaged.
Investigation underway
The explosion occurred at around 3.15am on Santorinis Street. Police said the vehicle belonged to a 56-year-old man.
Initial examinations at the scene indicated that the blast was caused by a low-powered improvised explosive device.
Members of the Paphos criminal investigation department were expected to continue examinations at first light as investigators seek to establish the circumstances of the explosion and identify those responsible.
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