France: Car-ramming attempt in Isère March 29

Event

On the morning of Thursday, March 29, an unidentified driver attempted to ram his car into a group of soldiers jogging near a military base in Varces-Allières-et-Risset, located in Isère department. No injuries were reported. A search is underway to find the assailant, whose motive remains unknown.

Context

This incident comes one week after a gunman - claiming allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) - opened fire on police officers in Carcassonne and then proceeded to take hostages in a supermarket in nearby Trèbes. The attack resulted in four people killed and over a dozen injured.

Advice

Individuals in the area are advised to remain alert and report any suspicious objects or behavior to the authorities.