A 15-year-old boy lost his hand when a police grenade detonated during a student protest in France, WELT reports. The incident occurred on Monday, according to the outlet.
WELT quotes an account describing the moment: the teenager's hand exploded. The report does not specify the city where the protest took place or the type of grenade involved.
The injury came amid a wave of school protests in France that, according to tagesschau.de, were overshadowed by violence. German outlet Spiegel also reported that a police grenade tore off the 15-year-old's hand.
Separately, DIE ZEIT reported violent clashes during student protests in the Belgian city of Liège, indicating the demonstrations extended beyond France.
Context around the protests remains limited in the available reporting. FAZ.net published a piece on French youth lacking prospects, pointing to unemployment and artificial intelligence as perceived threats. That coverage does not establish a direct link to Monday's demonstrations, and no motive for the protests is confirmed in the material reviewed here.
Details of the French teenager's condition beyond the loss of his hand were not available. It was also not immediately clear whether authorities have commented on the incident or whether any investigation has been opened.
What to watch next: whether French authorities confirm the circumstances of the injury and whether further protests are planned.
