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Acid Attack on Paris Kosher Restaurant Sparks Hate Crime Probe

2/24/2026

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Kokoriko, a kosher restaurant in central Paris, was attacked with acid Thursday night, damaging interiors.
Employees found the damage early Friday and alerted the Paris Fire Brigade.
The Paris public prosecutor's office opened a hate-crime investigation citing racial and religious motivations, following two prior acid attacks at Kokoriko, the last on October 9, 2025, with penalties up to 15 years in prison and a €150,000 fine.

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Kokoriko, a kosher restaurant in central Paris, was attacked with acid Thursday night, damaging interiors.
Employees found the damage early Friday and alerted the Paris Fire Brigade.
The Paris public prosecutor's office opened a hate-crime investigation citing racial and religious motivations, following two prior acid attacks at Kokoriko, the last on October 9, 2025, with penalties up to 15 years in prison and a €150,000 fine.