Explosion at kebab shop near mosque in east France

Published January 8th, 2015 - 10:49 GMT
The explosion is being considered a "criminal act" and is currently not assumed to be connected to the Charlie Hebdo attack. (AFP/Getty Images)
The explosion is being considered a "criminal act" and is currently not assumed to be connected to the Charlie Hebdo attack. (AFP/Getty Images)

AFP reports of an explosion at a kebab shop in east France. No casualties have been reported.

The kebab shop was located near a mosque. Authorities say there is no evidence of a connection to the Charlie Hebdo shootings as of yet, according to AFP.

Although several arrests have been made, tensions remain high as the manhunt for the assailants continues. 

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