Protest in Toulouse leaves 20-year-old seriously injured in hand during clashes with police

A 20-year-old man was seriously injured in the hand during clashes with police at the end of a protest in Toulouse on Saturday, according to the prefecture. The incident occurred in the Arènes district as authorities dispersed the crowd. The injured man was evacuated by firefighters. A street medic reported severe damage to his right hand, including the loss of several fingers, allegedly from an explosive device. Police used stun grenades and tear gas after protesters threw stones and bottles. The protest drew between 26,500 and 80,000 attendees. A curfew remains in effect in Toulouse's hypercenter from midnight to 5 a.m. The prefecture stated investigations will be conducted to determine the circumstances of the injury.