The officer was hit by broken glass after a device exploded near a stadium entrance, police officials confirmed.

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Levski Sofia v CSKA Sofia: Police officer injured by explosion during derby match
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The Bulgaria national team play their home games at the Vasil Levski Stadium
A policewoman was seriously injured following an explosion at the Vasil Levski Stadium during Levski Sofia's Bulgarian league match with city rivals CSKA.

The officer was hit by broken glass after a device exploded near a stadium entrance, police officials confirmed.

"She underwent surgery but there are many pieces of glass on her face and in the eye," police chief commissioner Anton Zlatanov said.

"It's not a firework, it's a bomb."

Zlatanov added that "more than 20 Levski fans" were detained.

The Sofia derby ended in a 2-2 draw.

The officer was hit by broken glass after a device exploded near a stadium entrance, police officials confirmed.