Teenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and police
A teenager was severely injured during clashes between police and student protesters in Lens, France. While reports suggest the injury was caused by a police stun grenade, authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
Why it matters
This event highlights the escalating tensions between French youth and law enforcement, potentially fueling further nationwide protests.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, French school protests have led to clashes between police and students in recent days. File photo of police at a protest last week
A 15-year-old boy's hand was blown off during a confrontation between police and demonstrators near a school in France, an official has said, as student protests continue across the country.
The "very serious incident" happened in the north-eastern city of Lens on Monday morning, according to the prefect of Pas-de-Calais, François-Xavier Lauch.
"The student's life is not in danger," he said, adding that the teenager was transferred "very quickly" to a hospital in nearby.
Around 500 schools were partially or totally closed across the country on Monday amid student protests over the condition of school buildings and staffing which have led to clashes with police in recent days.
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