Video of Moroccan man dying while pinned down by police sparks anger in Italy

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Left-wing violence has erupted in Italy after a Moroccan man died on Sunday while being restrained by police officers in Bologna.

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Bystander footage captured two officers holding Abderrahim Fakir, 42, on the ground, with one appearing to squat on his back.According to a police statement, Mr Fakir died during what authorities described as "containment efforts".Pepper spray was deployed before officers pinned him down and slapped on handcuffs.Prosecutors in Bologna have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.The incident has drawn comparisons to the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis in 2020, which triggered worldwide protests.Italian media reported that he had been experiencing a "psychiatric crisis" when the encounter with police took place.

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Officers were called after he allegedly acted aggressively towards a man and damaged his vehicle as it was being parked.Police confirmed they would review bodycam recordings from the officers who were...

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The death of a Moroccan man as he was detained by Italian police in Bologna has sparked anger and a formal investigation.

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