On February 6, 2026, a small explosive device was thrown into a beauty salon in downtown Grenoble, France, injuring six people, including a 5-year-old child. None required hospitalization, as they received on-site treatment for minor injuries.
Incident Details
The attack occurred around 2:45-3:00 p.m. local time, with a masked individual forcing entry, tossing the device, and fleeing, as captured in social media video seemingly posted by perpetrators. Local business owners described hearing a massive blast, screams from three young girls and a child, and ensuing chaos with fire trucks blocking the street.
Official Response
Grenoble public prosecutor Étienne Manteaux stated the “small” device aimed to intimidate rather than kill. No arrests have been made, and police increased patrols amid similar past incidents in the city.
Context
This echoes Grenoble’s history of grenade attacks, like one in a bar in February 2025 that wounded 12, though not deemed terrorism. Motive remains unclear as investigation continues.​
