One killed in Tel Aviv blast

One woman has been killed and at least three people injured in a suspected bomb blast at a popular restaurant in Tel Aviv.

Two devices seemed to have been planted at the scene, Israeli radio reported - one in the restaurant and one in the lift behind Ahim steak restaurant on Hamasget Street.

We have no indication that this was a terrorist attack Tel Aviv Police Chief Yossi Sedbon

Gunpowder residue was said to have been found at the scene, and there was no indication this was a terrorist attack, police said.

Initial reports said the blast may have been caused by an exploding gas canister.

Police suspect a criminal motive to the blast and are investigating whether there is any link with the office of a known criminal on the fourth floor of the building, Haaretz newspaper reports.