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

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

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

Several bystanders were hurt amid the unrest.

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

Reports say medics were held back for police clearance.

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

Authorities today review how officers handled the restraint.