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French police grenade injures 15-year-old student during school protest in Lens
In Lens, France, a 15-year-old student was severely injured when a police grenade exploded during a protest at a high school. The student was taken to a hospital in Lille with serious injuries but is not in danger. Police fired tear gas and grenades after being attacked with stones and firecrackers by a group of students. The General Inspectorate of the National Police has opened an investigation. The incident occurred amid nationwide student protests for better school conditions.

Updated Oct 6, 2026 First reported Oct 5, 2026