Grenoble Library Destroyed in Deliberate Car-Ramming Attack
A newly inaugurated library in the Mistral district was set ablaze after a flaming car was intentionally driven into the building during a night of unrest.
- The Chantal-Mauduit Library, inaugurated in December 2024, was completely destroyed in an arson attack involving a car deliberately set on fire and rammed into the building.
- The incident occurred shortly after midnight in the Mistral district, following a night of clashes between police and unidentified individuals involving projectiles and mortar fire.
- Authorities believe the attack may be linked to tensions following the arrest of a suspected drug dealer earlier in the evening, though no direct connection has been confirmed.
- Local officials and residents expressed shock and condemnation, highlighting the library's role as a vital public resource for families and children in the neighborhood.
- The government has announced the deployment of 160 additional police officers, including 80 CRS riot police, to the area to maintain order and investigate the attack.
Le Nouvel Obs 
Le Journal du Dimanche 
Ouest-France 
Marianne 