The experts for the Bologna Public Prosecutor's Office have established that the crushing of the body was a contributing cause of the death of Abderrahim Fakir, which occurred on July 19 in the Pilastro district. The 42-year-old died during a police intervention that saw him held on the ground. RaiNews reports that, according to the report, in the absence of such compression, the death would not have occurred.

The report also highlights cocaine use and pre-existing heart problems. Lawyer Fabio Anselmo, the family's legal representative, specified that asphyxia was the true cause; without crushing, the other conditions would not have been fatal. This forensic medical evaluation is crucial for reconstructing the causes, but it does not establish criminal liability.

Fakir died after being immobilized on the ground in a prone position by officers in via Svevo, while he was in a state of agitation. The autopsy on July 24 had revealed blood in the lungs and signs of crushing. After months of investigations and comparisons between consultants, the definitive report now offers clear elements regarding the man's death.

The Bologna Public Prosecutor's Office will meet on Wednesday, October 28, to examine the conclusions and decide the next steps in the negligent homicide investigation. Police officers and Red Cross rescuers involved are listed in the register of preliminary annotations, not formally investigated. The report is fundamental for clarifying circumstances and the potential relevance of the conduct.