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Explosion rocks local park in Paphos

Detonation of low explosive in local neighborhood in Paphos, minor damages reported, no injuries

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Police in Paphos went on alert on Friday morning after an explosive device went off at a local community park.

According to Cyprus News Agency, a minor explosion occurred early Friday morning at a local park in Paphos, causing minor damages to an electrical box park and a fence around a ball field.

Police say they received information that the explosion took place around 1am on Alexandroupoleos Street, near a community park which is adjacent to two sports fields.

Officers rushed to the park where they reportedly began investigations following the low-energy blast.

Reports said the city had recently renovated and upgraded the two ball fields.

CID Paphos are investigating the incident.

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