Teen suffers convulsions after police use tear gas during school protest in Seine-Saint-Denis
During a high school blockade in Noisy-le-Grand, a teenager experienced convulsions after police deployed tear gas and was attended to by emergency services.
A confrontation unfolded in front of the Flora Tristan high school in Noisy-le-Grand, Seine-Saint-Denis, when a teenager launched a firecracker at police forces. In retaliation, officers used tear gas, which the adolescent inhaled, triggering convulsions. Police administered initial medical assistance, after which emergency responders assumed care of the youth.
The incident occurred mid-morning amid broader school blockades. Health officials have not provided an update on the teen's status. Attempts to contact the Bobigny prosecutor's office and the Paris police prefecture were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
Why it matters
The incident highlights tensions between French police and students during school protests and raises concerns about crowd-control methods.
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