Teenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and police

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What happened

The prefect of Pas-de-Calais says the 15-year-old's life is "not in danger" after the "very serious" incident.

Key facts

  • The prefect of Pas-de-Calais says the 15-year-old's life is "not in danger" after the "very serious" incident.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:29:45 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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