Rome —
The death of a Moroccan man in police custody has sparked protests – some violent – in the northern city of Bologna after video of the incident showing officers forcefully subduing the man circulated online.
Prosecutors in Italy told CNN that two police officers and four first responders are under investigation for the involuntary manslaughter, of the 42-year-old man, who died after being handcuffed and restrained by officers.
The man has been identified by his family as Abderrahim Fakir, who they say was a legal resident.
In video of his arrest Fakir can be heard crying for help as at least two officers pin him down. It has drawn comparisons to the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020.
