Bomb explosion at Paphos betting agency

A bomb exploded at a horse racing betting agency in Paphos late on Tuesday, damaging the premises and four cars that were parked in the parking lot.

According to police, the explosion occurred around 9.40pm from an improvised explosion device.

The vehicles were parked on the ground floor of the building where the betting agency is housed, police said.

Officers cordoned off the scene overnight and examinations were expected to resume early on Wednesday.