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

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

Riots broke out after the incident, unrest that drew condemnation.

Several people were injured in the clashes.

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

Reports say medics delayed their response for police clearance.

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

Authorities now scrutinise how officers handled the restraint.