Man loses hand as police clash with illegal ravers in France
coronavirus rules when it was organised on social media.More than 400 police turned up in riot gear, sparking seven hours of clashes with party-goers who reportedly threw breezeblocks, petrol bombs and firecrackers at police.Two officers were hospitalised, and two protestors suffered injuries. Among them was a 22-year-old man who is thought to have had his hand blown off by an explosive.Regional police chief Pierre Sauvegrain reportedly confirmed that the man picked up an object which exploded.The rave was advertised on social media but authorities banned the event under coronavirus rules – some 1,500 people turned up in Redon, Brittany.