THE Egyptian authorities received information about an imminent terrorist attack in Sharm el-Sheik days ahead of the devastating bombings, security officials said yesterday.

Investigators have identified a body they suspect of being a suicide bomber in the weekend terror attacks in Sharm El Sheikh. He is believed to be an Egyptian with Islamic militant ties.

A rapid series of car bombs and another blast ripped through a luxury hotel and a coffee shop in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheik today, killing at least 75, police said.

Three car bombs exploded in quick succession in the Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh early today, ripping through a hotel and a coffee shop packed with European and Egyptian tourists.