France: Protester’s Hand Torn Off by Police Grenade in Saint-Étienne (Source Close to the Case)

A protester had his hand torn off in Saint-Étienne on Saturday by a grenade launched by police, according to a source close to the case cited by AFP. The incident occurred during a nationwide day of protests against the high cost of living. It was another serious injury following a similar incident in Lens, northern France, earlier in October.