French Police Tear Gas Maims Teen as School Protests Erupt Nationwide
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A French teenager was seriously injured last month when a police tear gas grenade struck him during a school protest. The incident highlights how a wave of student unrest grew into national demonstrations that spilled into widespread riots on Saturday.
The student was maimed in the face by the grenade as officers responded to demonstrations at his school. His case has drawn attention to police tactics used against young protesters.
What began as local school protests over the past month escalated into a nationwide movement. On Saturday, the demonstrations turned violent, with riots breaking out across the country.
The teenager's injury has become a symbol of the growing tension between police and student demonstrators.