SocietyFrench police suspend stun grenades after high-school protester loses hand

France has suspended police use of stun grenades at high-school demonstrations while authorities investigate how a 15-year-old lost his hand during a protest in Lens. The move follows two weeks of unrest over school conditions, with hundreds injured and 18 internal investigations opened into alleged excessive force.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-07 09:09Original