A suspected parcel bomb has exploded in the centre of the eastern French city of Lyon, injuring eight people.

Axar.az reports citing foreign media.

Those hurt in the explosion on Victor-Hugo Street, including a girl aged eight, appear to have suffered superficial injuries.

Police are hunting a cyclist who was seen leaving the parcel outside a bakery on a street corner, reports say.

Anti-terrorist prosecutors have taken over the investigation in the country's third-biggest city.

French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said he had ordered security to be boosted in public places and at major events.