Police detonated a ‘stinger’ grenade at a Melbourne protest. Now two activists may sue over their injuries

ByVanshika

Nov 16, 2025

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Grenades filled with rubber pellets and other so-called ‘less lethal’ munitions have been increasingly deployed, despite being linked to serious injuries and even deathsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastScout* barely realised that something round and hard, with smoke coming from it, had landed in front of them before it exploded.Pain suddenly shot through their leg and arm. Scout fell to their knees, before someone nearby helped them rush out of the area. Continue reading…

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