Paper bomb hurled at migrant centre near Rome

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IANS
Last Updated : Jul 26 2017 | 10:28 PM IST

Rome, July 26 (IANS/AKI) A paper bomb was thrown at a hostel for asylum seekers in south of Rome, late on Tuesday, and burst into flames, police said on Wednesday.

No injuries were reported from the bomb at Rocca di Papa. It struck an external wall about 10 metres from the entrance to the 'Better World' hostel which has around 380 migrants.

Police were studying images from security cameras mounted outside nearby shops as part of the investigation.

--IANS/AKI

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First Published: Jul 26 2017 | 10:16 PM IST

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