Investigation and Protests Follow Moroccan's Death in Police Custody

An investigation has been launched and protests have erupted following the death of a Moroccan man while being restrained by police. Bodycam video has been released showing the moments leading up to his death.

23 Jul, 14:21 — 23 Jul, 14:21

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Bodycam video shows moments before Moroccan died while being restrained by cops

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 23 - A new video regarding the case of Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan man who died while being restrained by police in Bologna on Sunday, shows what happened before the two officers intervened. In the footage from one of the police officer's bodycam shown on Rai's Tg1 news on Thursday, the officer's hands can be seen on both Fakir and another man wearing a white T-shirt with whom Fakir had come into contact. Law enforcement had been called to intervene in Bologna'...

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Morte sob custódia policial motiva investigação e protestos

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Investigation and Protests Follow Moroccan's Death in Police Custody

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Bodycam video shows moments before Moroccan died while being restrained by cops

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Morte sob custódia policial motiva investigação e protestos

Bodycam video shows moments before Moroccan died while being restrained by cops

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