Afrasianet - British police said on Sunday there was no immediate indication that an explosion that destroyed a convenience store and a home in the central English city of Leicester was linked to terrorism.

"Incident will be the subject of a joint investigation with the fire service," the local police force said on Twitter. "At this stage there is no indication this is terrorist related."

Ambulance officials said they took four patients to hospital after an explosion destroyed a convenience store and a home in the central English city of Leicester.

"We have taken four patients to the Leicester Royal Infirmary at this stage," the ambulance service said on Twitter. "Drs remain on scene."