Over 10 injured in grenade explosion in France


PARIS, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- More than 10 people were injured on Wednesday night in a grenade explosion in France's southeastern city of Grenoble, the French daily Le Figaro reported.

The explosion occurred around 8:00 p.m. local time in a bar. Two of the injured were in critical condition, the report said, citing a police source.

Mayor of Grenoble Eric Piolle condemned the "criminal act of unprecedented violence" on the social media platform X.

After a preliminary investigation, police have ruled out a terrorist attack, according to the report.

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