A bomb has exploded at a holiday home belonging to a French couple in the town of Saint-Florent in northern Corsicsa.
According to investigators, the explosive device was placed inside the building. It exploded in the early hours of the morning causing moderate damage. The villa was unoccupied at the time of the blast. There has been no claim of responsibility but Corsican separatist groups are suspected.
Corsica has seen a surge in bomb attacks since late November. Earlier this week a large blast seriously damaged a hotel in the nearby town of San Nicolao.
The security forces have said that this is the 20th bomb attack on the island since January 1st.
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