Family of blinded teen in Tours files complaint over school blockade injury

estrepublicain.fr (French) —

The family of a 16-year-old boy, Maël, who lost the use of his right eye during a school blockade in Tours, has filed a complaint for violence by a person holding public authority. The prosecutor confirmed the legal action on Sunday. The prosecutor stated that medical examinations found his injuries "compatible" with the impact of a defense bullet like a LBD. The teenager and his mother have been heard by the police inspectorate, and an investigation is ongoing. The incident occurred Wednesday during a blockade when police intervened with firefighters to extinguish fires and were targeted by projectiles. A video of the injured teen was widely shared on social media.


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