Explosion rocks finish line of men's Olympic cycling race in Rio after a suspicious bag is discovered and destroyed as a stray bullet tears through the roof at equestrian centre
Unattended bag was blown up by a bomb squad in a controlled explosion
Suspicious package was discovered near the finish line of the cycling race
Loud blast was heard on BBC coverage as bomb squad dealt with the bag
Bullet fired through media centre at equestrian venue almost hit official
By Nick Fagge In Rio De Janeiro and Ollie Gillman and Alexander Robertson In London For Mailonline
Published: 11:55 EST, 6 August 2016 | Updated: 03:19 EST, 7 August 2016
A bomb squad has blown up an unattended bag at the finish line of the men's Olympic cycling road race in a controlled explosion.
The suspicious package was found near the Copacabana beach - not far from the finish line at Flamengo Park in Rio de Janeiro.
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