Monaco explosion injures three and triggers police hunt

Two people said to be in critical condition after CCTV shows man dropping backpack at residential building lobby

Monaco explosion injures three and triggers police hunt

TL;DR

  • An explosion occurred in Monaco on Monday evening, injuring three people.
  • Police are hunting a suspect captured on CCTV dropping a backpack at a residential building before fleeing towards the French border.
  • Two victims are in critical condition, and a 13-year-old suffered less serious injuries.
  • The explosive device reportedly contained bolts and buckshot.
  • This is reported to be the first such act to take place in the principality's history.