A bomb exploded in a food court in Lyon: there are 13 injured and Macron speaks of "premeditated attack"

A parcel bomb exploded in a food court in the city of Lyon in France and left at least 13 slightly injured, including an 8-year-old girl, announced the authorities. The police are looking for a man who ran away on a bike.

The explosion occurred around 5:40 pm in the downtown area, near the corner of Sala and Victor Hugo streets, in a Busy pedestrian and shopping area. Police, firefighters and the army intervened quickly and cordoned off the area.

"There was attack In Lyon. At this point, there are no deadly casualties, only casualties, "said French President Emmanuel Macron, according to the site. France Info.

The explosion occurred at the door of a bakery chain "The Golden Brioche" and witnesses reported hearing a "loud thud" that rattled the doors and windows surrounding buildings.

Police found the remains of a homemade bomb in a bag. It contained an explosive charge and nails, screws and nuts cause more damage, according to the local information website Lyon Mag.

According to the French media, the police are looking for a man who his face was covered and he escaped by bike.

The explosion took place two days before the European elections in France and Interior Minister Christophe Castaner ordered enhance security in public places and at cultural and religious sporting events.

The Office of the Prosecutor in Paris, in charge of the fight against terrorism, has opened an investigation into the facts, which indicates that the authorities favor the terrorist hypothesis for the moment.