
Moroccan-born man dies face-down under police restraint in Bologna, sparking manslaughter probe and violent protests
Abderrahim Fakir, 42, died on July 19 in Bologna while two officers restrained him face-down. Bystander video shows officers sitting on him until he stopped moving. Prosecutors opened a manslaughter investigation against six people, including officers and medical workers. Several thousand protested; splinter clashes injured 64 officers. PM Meloni urged investigation but condemned violence.
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