Teenager Injured by Police Projectile Launcher After PSG Victory in France

A 14-year-old boy sustained serious head injuries from a police projectile launcher, known as an LBD, in Fontenay-sous-Bois, a suburb of Paris, following celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) football victory. The incident occurred on Saturday, and the national police inspectorate (IGPN) has been called in to investigate.

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We know that he has been hospitalized. If his condition no longer inspires concern for his vital prognosis, doctors have announced permanent consequences for his vision.

While the teenager's life is no longer at risk, medical professionals have indicated that he will likely suffer permanent vision impairment as a result of the injury. The mayor of Fontenay-sous-Bois, Jean-Philippe Gautrais, expressed concern and called for a thorough investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding the event.

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We ask that full light be shed on the exact circumstances of these events.

The IGPN is examining the incident, seeking to clarify how the boy was struck by the LBD. This case echoes similar reports from the neighboring department of Seine-Saint-Denis, where a 13-year-old was allegedly blinded by a police projectile on the same evening. An LFI deputy brought that incident to light, sharing a video of a bloodied adolescent.

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in order to clarify the circumstances in which the adolescent was injured

The prosecutor's office confirmed the IGPN's involvement in both cases, emphasizing the need to establish the facts. The investigations aim to provide clarity on the use of force by police during public gatherings and celebrations.

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a 13-year-old youth (who) would have been injured in the eye following a shot from an LBD that would have come from a police car