Police custody death triggers debate in Italy

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is calling for a full investigation into the death of a Moroccan-born man while under police restraint in the city of Bologna. The case has trigged outrage across Italy.

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The death of Abderrahim Fakir during a police operation has triggered protests and unrest in Bologna, Italy.

Thousands gathered to demand a full investigation after video circulating online appeared to show the 42-year-old calling for help and saying he could not breathe before becoming unresponsive.

Clashes between demonstrators and police left dozens of officers injured.

As public scrutiny grows, Italian authorities have opened an investigation and say body-camera footage will be reviewed to determine what happened.

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