France searches for parcel bomb suspect

PHILIPPE DESMAZES / AFP

Police in France are asking the public for information after a man planted a parcel bomb in Lyon, injuring more than a dozen people.

They're still looking for the suspect, who set off the device outside a bakery on Friday.

Security has been increased in public places around the country with anti-terrorist prosecutors taking over the investigation.

Lyon is France's third largest city.

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