Police grenade tears off teenager's hand at school protest in Lens, France

A police grenade severely injured a 15-year-old student during a school protest in Lens, France, tearing off his hand, according to police union sources. The incident has sparked outrage and an official investigation. The teenager reportedly picked up the grenade, filled with rubber projectiles, to throw it back when it exploded in his hand. The prefect called the incident "very serious," though the student's life is not in danger. The police oversight body IGPN is investigating the exact circumstances. The protests, ongoing for weeks over teacher shortages and school conditions, have seen 5,000 arrests, mostly minors, and dozens of schools damaged. The Human Rights League accused authorities of a "far-reaching departure from the rule of law." Further protests are planned for Tuesday.