Irish Sunday Mirror

Cop grenade ‘maims vest demo victim’

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Riot police A DEMONSTRAT­OR had his hand blown off by a police grenade during fresh rioting in Paris, it was believed last night.

The man was filmed slumped on the pavement screaming as blood pumped from his wrist.

The horrific scene came as “yellow vest” protesters clashed with cops on the streets of the French capital for the 13th weekend in a row.

According to reports the man had snatched up a stun grenade fired into the crowd and was attempting to throw it back when it went off.

Police also used tear gas and water cannons as the mob broke windows and threw bricks and planks.

Officers blamed “extremists intent on violence”.

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