Italian ministers accused of ‘serious blunder’ as police officer arrested for murder

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Angela Giuffrida in RomeFebruary 24, 2026 at 03:03 PM

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An Italian police officer, Carmelo Cinturrino, was arrested in Milan for the murder of Abderrahim Mansouri, a Moroccan man, after conflicting accounts emerged regarding a January shooting during a drug patrol. Cinturrino initially claimed self-defense, alleging Mansouri had a weapon, a claim the government used to advocate for a law protecting officers using weapons. However, prosecutors allege Cinturrino planted a blank-firing gun at the scene and that Mansouri was unarmed and attempting to flee. Evidence, including video surveillance, contradicted Cinturrino's version of events, leading to his arrest. The case has sparked controversy, with the opposition accusing Giorgia Meloni's government of exploiting the incident for political gain. Cinturrino has since apologized for his actions, admitting to making a mistake.

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Piero Porciani 40% Rogoredo 40% Matteo Salvini 50% Marcello Viola 50% Mecenate police station 60% Milan ×370% Giorgia Meloni ×270% Italy 80% Abderrahim Mansouri ×490% Carmelo Cinturrino ×895%

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police officer 90% murder investigation 80% self-defense 70% planted evidence 70% political exploitation 60% police misconduct 60% giorgia meloni 50% law enforcement 50% drug patrol 40%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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Italy

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