An explosion occurred at 3.20am on Thursday in Ayios Tychonas, Limassol, outside the front entrance of offices belonging to a construction company.

The police said a motorcycle had been left behind by the culprit who fled on foot after being spotted by a guard while placing the explosives.

The guard chased the suspect but did not manage to catch him.

The explosion damaged the glass front of the offices.

The scene has been cordoned off and the police are continuing investigations.