At a student protest in Lens in northern France A 15-year-old high school student’s hand was torn off by a police grenade. The student was taken to the clinic with serious injuries Lille The police and prosecutors said his life was not in danger. The General Inspectorate of the National Police has opened an investigation into the police operation. It is not yet known what type of grenade it was.
Nationwide protests
As part of nationwide protests at high schools, students demonstrated in front of the school in Lens. As the prefecture announced, officials were from one Group of 200 to 250 students stones and fireworks were thrown at them. The riot police then arrived in front of the school and the incident occurred. Authorities said it remains to be determined whether the seriously injured student picked up the grenade that police fired at the crowd or whether it landed directly in his hand.
Classmate: “His hand exploded”
Local students told the station Here Norththat they wanted to block the entrance to the school when the officers Tear gas and grenades would have used. “I was standing next to the classmate who was injured. Suddenly something hit his hand and it exploded. I saw his hand explode,” said one student. According to the broadcaster’s information, the grenade used was one Blendgranate. Their use during demonstrations is controversial.
To more than 400 schools in France demonstrated At the beginning of the week, young people again called for better equipment in schools and better learning conditions. Hundreds of schools remained closed following violent protests last week. Student representatives have called for nationwide protests this Tuesday, with support coming from the unions.