Live: France suspends stun grenade use in school protests after 15-year-old loses hand

The French government has suspended the use of stun grenades by police during student-led demonstrations. The decision follows an incident in which a 15-year-old student suffered a severe injury, resulting in the loss of his hand, after being struck by a device fired by law enforcement. The interior minister announced the suspension on Wednesday as internal investigations into police conduct continue.

The protests, which began in late September, involve students blocking access to hundreds of high schools across France. Participants are demonstrating against teacher shortages and the poor condition of school facilities. In response to the recent violence and ongoing unrest, authorities have initiated eighteen internal probes to examine police actions during the demonstrations.