WorldThe GuardianFrench police suspend use of stun grenades after high-school protester loses hand
France has suspended police use of stun grenades at school protests after a 15-year-old lost his hand during a demonstration in Lens.
Minister says use of grenades has been stopped ‘until we know what happened’ as protests across France continue
French authorities suspended police stun grenade use at high-school protests after a 15-year-old boy lost his hand at a demonstration in Lens.
At least 215 teenagers and 85 school staff have been injured since protests began over teacher shortages, crowded classes and long school days.
With 250,000 people marching on the biggest protest day yet, France's prime minister was due to address the crisis on Wednesday.
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