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

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

Riots broke out after the incident, unrest that shocked the city.

Several bystanders were wounded during the rioting.

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

Reports from locals say medics were held back for police clearance.

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

Authorities today scrutinise how officers handled the restraint.