A man threw a live hand grenade into a beauty salon in Grenoble, France, on February 7, 2026, injuring six people including a five-year-old girl, according to eyewitness accounts and security footage. The explosion shattered windows and caused chaos inside the women's parlor during business hours.
Police arrested the suspect nearby after he fled the scene. Victims suffered shrapnel wounds, burns, and shock; the child sustained leg injuries but all are stable. Authorities described the attacker as a local with no immediate terrorist links, investigating possible personal grudges or gang motives.
The salon was packed with clients getting hair and nail services. French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned the "cowardly act," boosting patrols in southeastern cities. No fatalities reported, and casualty figures remain at six as hospitals update conditions.
