France's 'Act Three' protests escalate after police grenade severs student's hand

France is gripped by widespread anger after a 15-year-old high school student's hand was severed by a police grenade during student protests. The opposition condemns the incident as "security violence," while the government frames the events as an urban security crisis rather than an educational dispute. Student unions and organizations are preparing for a new round of demonstrations on Tuesday under the banner of "Act Three," arguing government measures are insufficient. The Interior Ministry reported 1,949 arrests on Thursday alone, with 305 police and emergency personnel injured, while the Education Ministry confirmed 170 students and 65 staff have been hurt, and over 100 high schools have suffered significant damage. The protests have expanded beyond educational demands into a broader national crisis, with universities showing solidarity during a "Black Week." Some French citizens have voiced opposition to the vandalism, including arson attacks on schools in Nantes and Rouen, expressing full support for police and firefighters against what they call systematic destruction.