The restriction is described as a temporary measure and remains in place "at least for now" while the government manages ongoing student-led unrest. French authorities ordered the suspension of the explosives to prevent further casualties after the explosion in Lens cost the teenager his hand.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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France Suspends Police Stun Grenades After 15 Year Old Loses Hand
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A mandate issued by the Ministry of the Interior restricts the equipment police can deploy when managing civilian unrest. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced a nationwide ban on the use of stun grenades at student protests after a 15 year old boy lost his hand during a demonstration in the northern city of Lens. The ban on these weapons is effective immediately across all French territories.
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