Dozens hurt in Bologna protests after man dies while being restrained by police
Summary
A Moroccan-born man, Abderrahim Fakir, died while being restrained by police in Bologna, Italy. Large protests took place, with some violence and injuries to police, and authorities have opened a manslaughter investigation into the incident.Key Facts
- Abderrahim Fakir died after police restrained him in the Pilastro neighborhood of Bologna.
- Police used pepper spray, and video shows officers sitting on Fakir as he lies face down.
- Fakir stopped moving after about two minutes, and police tied his hands and feet.
- Prosecutors have started a manslaughter investigation involving police officers and medical workers present.
- Thousands protested peacefully for justice, but a smaller group clashed with police, causing injuries and setting two cars on fire.
- Police union leader said the officers acted correctly and the force used was not excessive.
- Bologna’s mayor called for a peaceful demonstration and expressed shock at the video of Fakir’s death.
- Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni asked for a full investigation but condemned violence against police during protests.
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