May 05, 1953 - Bombs thrown in Cyprus.: A British soldier was killed by a bomb in Nicosia today, as troops fought to disperse schoolgirl demonstrators. Two Greek Cypriots were injured when one of the bombs was thrown at an Army patrol car.A police officer was also injured. Photo shows the scene in Ledra Street, Nicosia today, showing an Army patrol car on fire - as a result of a bomb thrown by demonstrators. - Stock Image