France halts stun grenade use after boy loses hand during student protests

France has halted stun grenade use after a boy lost his hand at student protests, amid complaints about police force against teenagers.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT

France has halted the use of stun grenades after a boy’s hand was blown off during student protests, according to BBC News.

The move follows complaints from several groups that police used disproportionate force against teenagers.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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