Cyprus prosecutor's home
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A prosecutor working in the Paphos courts was the target early Monday of a bomb at her Emba home, police said.

"At around 12.35am today (Monday) an explosion took place at the house of a 43-year-old woman in Paphos," a statement said.

Police said there was extensive damage both to the main entrance of the house in Ayios Nicholaos street, which belongs to state prosecutor Xenia Xenophontos, and to a neighbour's windows.

Members of the force went to the scene, carried out examinations and collected evidence. Further investigations were due to begin at first light with the scene having been closed off and put under guard.

Paphos CID said preliminary investigations point to the explosive device having been placed on the veranda of the residence. Head of Paphos CID said police arrived at the scene shortly after the blast and began taking statements. He said there was material damage to the house where the four-member family reside.

It has not been ruled out that the perpetrators may have wanted to send a message to the prosecutor regarding a recent or current case she may be working on.