43-year-old Moroccan man dies after police restraint in Bologna, Italy

Published Jul 19, 06:53 PM UTC

A 43-year-old Moroccan man died during a police operation in Bologna, Italy, after two officers sat on him for an extended period while he was handcuffed and lying on the ground. A video published by La Repubblica shows the man repeatedly calling for help in Italian ('Aiuto. Basta, basta!') as the officers remain on him. A third man in civilian clothes holds his ankles, and two paramedics are visible but do not intervene. Police were called after the man allegedly went on a rampage and struck a patrol car. Officers used pepper spray before handcuffing him. The man, who had lived in Italy since age seven, stopped moving after several minutes. An autopsy is expected to determine the cause of death. The incident has sparked debate about possible police violence and tensions in the Pilastro district.

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