A individual died tragically after police officers restrained him during an arrest in Bologna on 21 July 2026.

His name was Lucumi, a citizen, a unknown resident.

Riots erupted after the incident, unrest that rattled the nation.

Several bystanders were wounded amid the unrest.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denounced the unrest and demanded a probe into the arrest that led to the death.

Reports from observers say medics delayed their response for police clearance.

Lucumi’s family of the man stated police agreed to let him go if a player move for football went through before they took him in.

Authorities now review how officers handled the restraint.