French police suspend use of stun grenades after high-school protester loses hand
Summary
France has paused the use of stun grenades by police during high-school protests after a 15-year-old lost his hand at a demonstration. The protests began over poor school conditions and resulted in many injuries and arrests, with accusations of police using excessive force.Key Facts
- French interior minister Laurent Nuñez ordered a temporary stop to stun grenades at high-school protests after a 15-year-old lost his hand.
- It is unclear if the boy was hit by the grenade or picked it up; his mother says he did not handle the grenade.
- More than 215 teenagers and 85 school staff have been injured during protests about teacher shortages, crowded classes, and bad school buildings.
- Around 750 police officers have also been hurt during clashes with protesters.
- Police investigations have started in 18 cases related to alleged police brutality during the protests.
- At least 250,000 students, parents, teachers, and union members protested across France on a major protest day.
- The protests led to property damage such as burned schools and destroyed bus shelters.
- Over 6,500 people have been arrested, mostly minors, with more than 1,800 facing prosecution.
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