Video of Student Hit in Face by Tear Gas Canister Sparks Anger in France

A video showing a student being struck in the face by a tear gas canister fired by a police officer at close range has sparked anger in France.

The incident took place on Monday outside a secondary school near Paris. The student was injured when the canister hit their face.

The footage has drawn attention to the officer’s use of tear gas and the short distance from which the canister was fired.

An investigation has been opened to establish the circumstances of the incident. The account provided no further details about the student’s condition or the events leading up to the shooting.