Man Critically Injured by Mailbox Bomb Explosion in Morbihan

Authorities have launched an investigation into attempted assassination and bomb-making after a handmade explosive injured a 47-year-old in Gourin.

A 47-year-old man in Gourin, Morbihan, was critically injured after a bomb exploded in his mailbox on Wednesday night around 9 PM.
The explosive device, filled with nails and screws, caused severe injuries, leaving the victim in cardiac arrest before being transported to CHU de Brest hospital.
Local authorities have opened an investigation into attempted assassination and the fabrication of an explosive device, with the case being handled by Pontivy and Rennes gendarmerie units.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud detonation and described the aftermath as harrowing, with debris scattered and the victim in critical condition.
An inscription partially visible on the victim's home, referencing a debt, has led some to speculate about a personal motive, though no official conclusions have been drawn.