Minsk Man Threatens Hairdresser With Grenade-Shaped Lighter

Reform.news Editorial Team · 12 November 2026, 14:51

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A Minsk resident threatened a hairdresser with an object resembling a hand grenade in an attempt to attract attention.

According to the Minsk City Executive Committee’s Main Internal Affairs Directorate, the 68-year-old man entered a hair salon and began provoking staff and customers in an attempt to start a confrontation. When he failed to achieve his aim, he left, waited outside for a hairdresser, threatened her with an object resembling a hand grenade and ran away.

Police officers tracked down the man. He turned out to be a labourer. The detainee explained that he had used a grenade-shaped lighter and wanted to attract attention.