Teen Injured as French Student Protests Turn Violent

A 15yearold in Lens, France, lost a hand and part of his lower arm after a police dispersal grenade detonated during clashes between officers and student protesters, according to officials and Reuters. The incident happened as demonstrations over school conditions, overcrowding and teacher shortages spread across the country. Local authorities said about 200 to 250 protesters were throwing objects at police when the injury occurred. The protests, which began in Paris and later spread nationwide, have entered their third week and have increasingly included vandalism and other violence. Education Minister Edouard Geffray said the government plans to create a platform for students to raise complaints as the demonstrations ease in some areas. Officials said more than 5,000 people have been arrested since the unrest began, with minors making up most of those detained.