Teenager has hand blown off during French school protests, official says
A 15‑year‑old lost his hand after handling a police stun grenade amid France’s sweeping school protests.
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A 15‑year‑old teen had his hand blown off while picking up a police stun grenade during the ongoing school protests in France. Reuters and CBS News reported the boy was handling the device when it detonated, resulting in the severe injury.
Officials note the incident occurred amid a wave of demonstrations that have forced hundreds of schools to close, but details on how the grenade was accessed remain unclear. Al Jazeera and The Guardian describe the protests as continuing across the country, with many schools shut and students persisting despite the risk.
Observers will watch for official investigations into the grenade’s deployment and any shifts in police tactics as authorities respond to the heightened safety concerns.
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Students continue to protest in France as hundreds of schools closeAl Jazeera · 4h ago
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Questions people are asking
What type of device caused the teenager's injury?
A police stun grenade detonated while the teen was handling it.
How old was the teenager involved in the incident?
The teenager was 15 years old.
What broader context is the incident occurring within?
It happened amid widespread French school protests that have led to the closure of hundreds of schools.
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