France suspends police use of stun grenades at student-led demonstrations following an incident in which a 15-year-old loses a hand during protests in northern France. The interior minister says police have paused the devices as allegations of excessive force and brutality gain attention amid days of often violent demonstrations.

Reports describe clashes and property damage during a second week of unrest linked to student demands for better school conditions, including education funding and staffing. Multiple outlets say hundreds of schools across the country have closed fully or partially as protests and blockades continue, and that authorities report arrests during the disturbances.

While the accounts broadly agree on the injury and the suspension, they differ in emphasis: some focus on the allegations of police brutality and the circumstances around the grenade, while others highlight the wider education-related protests, including teacher shortages. The French government and officials say they are investigating the incident and addressing students’ demands, with the prime minister set to address the issue publicly.