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Gruesome injuries throw spotlight on France’s policing of high school protests

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A 14-year-old student sustained severe injuries, including a shattered jaw and the loss of multiple teeth, after being struck by a police tear gas grenade during high school protests in Paris. The incident occurred amidst ongoing demonstrations, prompting a legal response from authorities.

Following an investigation, the police officer responsible for firing the grenade was taken into custody one week after the event. The officer now faces charges of violent mutilation, a criminal offense in France that carries a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison. The student has since undergone surgery for his injuries.

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