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Man Detonates Grenade In Belgrade Bakery, Kills Himself


Serbia's authorities say a man has detonated a hand grenade inside a bakery in the center of the capital, Belgrade, killing himself.

There were no other casualties reported.

Witnesses say the man forced everyone out of the bakery on March 21 before he activated the grenade.

Police said they were investigating the motive of the blast.

According to local media, the shop is owned by Bratislav Petkovic, a former culture minister and ex-adviser to President Tomislav Nikolic.

Based on reporting by AP and AFP

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