A preliminary investigation was launched after images circulated of a man with a weapon during a demonstration in Grenoble, where 10,000 people gathered and some stores were damaged.
Investigation launched over weapon display
A preliminary investigation was opened after images circulated showing a man appearing to "carry a weapon" in front of a supermarket during a demonstration in Grenoble on October 24. The Isère prosecutors' office confirmed the investigation was initiated following videos shared on social media and a report published in Le Dauphiné Libéré on the same day, which was later updated on October 25. Details of the weapon unclear
No specific information was given about the type of weapon or whether it was real. Images from Le Dauphiné Libéré and social media showed a man raising and waving a handgun with his left hand to guide people away from the supermarket, which had its blinds closed. Some demonstrators were seen wearing masks in the footage. Witness account of the incident
A witness interviewed by Le Dauphiné Libéré said the man displayed the weapon as people started targeting the supermarket’s windows. The demonstration, which drew around 10,000 people, led to damage at several stores, with one supermarket partially looted, according to AFP. Violent group identified
The prefecture reported the presence of "400 violent individuals" organized in "black bloc" and joined by delinquents, who targeted businesses open to the public, including shops. Despite this, the city center, which was restricted for gatherings by a prefectural decree, remained free of violence due to their actions.
