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 erupted after the incident, unrest that rattled the nation.

Several citizens were hurt during the rioting.

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

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

Lucumi’s family of the individual 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.