A participant in France’s student protests told RT that police used tear gas and provoked demonstrators. His estimate of the number of injured people could not be independently confirmed.
The unnamed interviewee said some high school students had lost their sight or suffered severe limb injuries. He estimated that dozens of people had been hurt but provided no specific cases or supporting material.
Other news organisations have reported injuries at demonstrations. The Associated Press described a 14-year-old who suffered severe injuries when a police grenade exploded. Reuters reported that France had suspended the use of stun grenades at student protests after a teenager lost a hand.
High school protests have taken place since mid-September. Students are demanding more school funding, citing teacher shortages and deteriorating buildings. Lenta.ru reported that nearly 500 people were detained at rallies on October 6. Russia’s Foreign Ministry had also criticised French police conduct. The RT interviewee’s claim that dozens were injured remains his estimate.