Passer-by injured in Limassol bomb explosion.

A 28-YEAR-OLD passer-by was injured on Sunday when a pipe-bomb exploded outside a real estate agent’s in Limassol in the early hours, police said.

The man, who suffered abrasions to the upper-left of his head was driving past the real-estate office on Makarios Avenue, when the bomb went off at around 3.50am.

He is due to be released today from Limassol general hospital where he was kept for observation after receiving treatment for his injuries.

Limassol CID chief Yiannis Georgiou, said there had been no developments in the case as the owner of the firm was unable to name any possible suspects.

The explosion, triggered by a low intensity homemade bomb, caused considerable damage to the  offices as well as other nearby stores and to the 28-year-old’s car.

Such bomb explosions are a frequent phenomenon in Limassol, usually inflicting material damages without any injuries.

The last time someone was injured was around three years ago when a bomb placed at the door of a residence injured the uncle of the intended target.

The man survived the blast but suffered serious injuries including the loss of a limb.

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