A Moroccan resident of Italy died in the northern city of Bologna while being held to the ground by police during an attempted arrest. The incident, which was captured on video, has prompted a formal investigation by prosecutors.
The death has sparked anger and street protests across the country. Outrage over the event has stretched across Italy's political spectrum.
The incident has triggered a widespread outcry, with many likening the death to the 2020 killing of George Floyd in the United States.