Severe injuries at French student protests draw scrutiny to police tactics
Summary
French police are being investigated for their use of force during ongoing student protests. A 14-year-old student suffered severe injuries after being hit by a tear gas canister, leading to multiple police investigations and calls to ban certain riot-control weapons.Key Facts
- French police watchdog IGPN opened 24 investigations related to student protest incidents.
- A 14-year-old boy named Eden was seriously injured when hit in the face by a tear gas grenade fired by police.
- Eden’s family filed a complaint for attempted murder against the police officer involved.
- The officer is under formal investigation for assault causing permanent disability or disfigurement.
- The protests have lasted more than two weeks, focusing on demands for better school conditions.
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu called the protests the most violent in decades.
- Police used rubber bullets, stun grenades, tear gas, batons, and horse charges, causing numerous injuries.
- Some injuries include loss of an eye and a teenage boy losing a hand, leading to a temporary pause on stun grenades by the interior minister.
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