Suicide Bomber Behind Explosion at Hotel in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula

Human remains were found at the scene of the explosion in Egypt's northern Sinai peninsula, according to local media.

CAIRO (Sputnik) — A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device in a car parked at the Swiss Inn hotel in the town of Arish in Egypt's northern Sinai peninsula, local media reported Tuesday citing security sources.

According to the local Vetogate news portal, human remains were found in the car following the explosion near the hotel. The bomb killed three policemen and injured 12 people.

The attack occurred early in the day near a hotel where judges who are following the country's parliamentary election results are staying, the media reported.