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French schoolboy loses hand after picking up police stun grenade
Original: Schoolboy, 15, loses hand after picking up police stun grenade during French school protests
A 15-year-old schoolboy lost a hand after picking up a police stun grenade during protests by French school students. The injury has intensified scrutiny of riot control tactics used against young demonstrators. Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne responded by ordering ministers to address students' five major demands, including organising replacement teachers and carrying out school repairs.
Why now: The severe injury of a minor by police equipment during nationwide school protests sparked public outrage and forced a government response.
FranceÉlisabeth BorneFrench school students
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- Schoolboy, 15, loses hand after picking up police stun grenade during French school protests · The Guardian
Prime minister orders ministers to tackle students’ five major demands, including organising replacement teachers and school repairs
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