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French police accused over severe injuries to teenagers at school protests

French lawyers and rights groups say teenagers suffered severe injuries from police weapons during school protests. Since the protests began, 6,773 people under 18 have been taken into police custody, the justice ministry said.

• Lawyers say teenagers suffered severe injuries from police weapons during school protests in France.
• Police are investigating 36 allegations of violence against demonstrators, including four cases involving explosive weapons.