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Six Hurt in Daytime Explosive Attack on Grenoble Salon as Manhunt Targets Masked Suspects

The prosecutor says the device was a blast-type explosive used to intimidate.

Overview

  • Two masked individuals entered the beauty salon on Boulevard Gambetta shortly before 3 p.m., with one throwing the device as the other filmed before they fled.
  • Six people, including a 5-year-old child, suffered minor injuries that were treated at the scene, and no hospitalizations were reported.
  • The blast shattered the storefront window and caused notable damage, according to officials who reviewed the scene.
  • Prosecutor Etienne Manteaux said the explosive was not a standard military grenade but a blast-type device consistent with intimidation.
  • Investigators are examining viral footage, nearby CCTV, and a recovered pin from the device, and police report promising leads with no arrests announced.