A 43-year-old man, Abderrahim Fakir, died following an arrest attempt by police in Bologna, Italy, sparking protests and outrage. Video footage shows officers restraining Fakir, including sitting on him and pressing his face to the ground, while he repeatedly cried for help. The incident began after neighbors reported Fakir for aggressive behavior and damaging a car, prompting a call to police who then requested medical assistance for a person experiencing a psychosis. Officers used pepper spray to subdue Fakir before pinning him down with the help of bystanders. The death has drawn comparisons to the George Floyd case, with protesters chanting anti-police slogans and adopting the "raised fist" gesture associated with the Black Lives Matter movement. Fakir’s sister claims her brother was unarmed and the officers “murdered” him, citing his final words as "help" and "stop."

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