Man dies under police restraint in Italy, sparking investigation and protests

Man dies under police restraint in Italy, sparking investigation and protests

Abderrahim Fakir, 42, died July 19 in Bologna while two police officers held him face-down. Bystander video shows officers sitting on him until he stopped moving. Prosecutors launched a manslaughter investigation — meaning they are examining whether someone caused his death without intending to. Several thousand people protested; breakaway clashes injured 64 officers. PM Meloni backed the investigation but condemned the violence.

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