Egyptian forces have thwarted on Saturday an attempted attack on a church in Cairo before the suicide bomber exploded himself, Xinhua reported citing state-run Ahram news website.
The bomber attempted to infiltrate the crowds of Copts, who were celebrating of the birthday of Mary that started from August 7, outside Al-Azra Church in Shoubra district in north of the capital.
Due to the intensive security measures near the church, the suicide bomber detonated his explosive belt on a bridge overlooking the church, the report added.