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Teen's hand blown off by police grenade during French student protests: report

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What happened

A 15-year-old lost his hand after picking up a police grenade as French school protests over underfunding and teacher shortages enter their third week.

Key facts

  • A 15-year-old lost his hand after picking up a police grenade as French school protests over underfunding and teacher shortages enter their third week.
  • Reported by Fox News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:56:28 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. French high school students predict escalation of protests

  2. Nearly 200 students injured in French schools protests as clashes with police continue – as it happened

  3. Teenager loses hand picking up grenade in France school protests

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  6. Teen's hand blown off by police grenade during French student protests: report

  7. Hundreds of French schools shut as students revolt against poor conditions

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France 24

French high school students predict escalation of protests

Lessons were suspended at hundreds of French high schools on Monday, as part of a wave of student protests over learning conditions that have rocked the European nation. Larger demonstrations are expected on Tuesday.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24