A individual died unexpectedly after police forces 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 rattled the nation.

Several citizens 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 say medics waited too long 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 recently examine how officers handled the restraint.