France: Protester's Hand Torn Off by Police Grenade in Saint-Etienne

A protester in Saint-Etienne had his hand torn off by a police grenade during Saturday's protests, according to AFP citing a source close to the case. The protester reportedly picked up the grenade by hand; the model has not been disclosed. This marks a severe escalation in protest-related violence, raising concerns about the use of non-lethal munitions and the intensity of civil unrest in France.