Giorgia Meloni says "nothing can justify violence against law enforcement" amid Bologna protest

After a Moroccan-born man died in Bologna while being forcibly restrained by police — an incident captured on video and now under manslaughter investigation — thousands took to the streets. While the main demonstration was peaceful, a splinter group clashed with officers, leaving 64 police reportedly injured. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for a thorough inquiry into the man's death but asserted that attacks on law enforcement remain unacceptable. Her statement came as the opposition criticized the government's solidarity with police, and as authorities weighed whether the response by officers and medical workers was appropriate.