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

His name was Lucumi, a citizen, a local resident.

Riots ignited after the incident, unrest that shocked the city.

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 observers say medics delayed their response for police clearance.

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

Authorities now examine how officers handled the restraint.