Bus attacked in Grenoble

A bus scheduled to transport supporters of the National Rally (RN) to the party's congress in Orléans was damaged in Grenoble early on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at 5 a.m. at Grenoble station, according to the Compagnie des Autocars Lyonnais, the company that owns the bus.

Attack details provided

The company stated that the bus, along with its two drivers and the first passengers present, was the target of a violent attack. The attackers shattered all the windows, including the windshield, and caused deliberate damage that rendered the vehicle inoperable. They also marked the bus with the inscription "Gre Antifa," claiming affiliation with the Grenoble Antifa movement.

Company's stance

The company emphasized that it transports passengers for a variety of groups, including political parties on both the left and right, unions, associations, and fan groups. It stated it has no need to take sides in political debates and strongly condemns the attack and the acts of violence.

Legal action initiated

An investigation has been opened for "aggravated intentional violence and destruction of another person's property," according to Marianne Thirard, the deputy prosecutor of Grenoble, who spoke to AFP. She provided no further details about the incident.

RN's response pending

The local branch of the National Rally was contacted by AFP but did not immediately comment on the attack.