The death of Italian businessman of Moroccan origin, Abdelrahim Faqir, during a police arrest in the city of Bologna has sparked widespread protests and calls for an investigation and accountability.

A widely circulated video showed Faqir restrained on the ground before his death, while police said force was used after he resisted arrest.

The incident has drawn comparisons with the killing of George Floyd and triggered political divisions between those demanding accountability and government officials defending the conduct of security personnel.