Chelsea star Bakayoko searched at gunpoint by Italian police
Bakayoko joins AC Milan on loan
Italian Police speak on search on Bakayoko
Chelsea midfielder, Tiemoue Bakayoko was at the mercy of Italian police as he was searched at gunpoint after he was mistaken to be a suspect involved in a shooting incident.
The French footballer
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The two other Police officers who were at the scene had their guns out preventing anyone from approaching while the calm Bakayoko was being searched with his hands placed on the police vehicle.
Bakayoko was finally left off the hook when one of the officers was prompted by the people around that the "suspects" they had pinned on the car is an AC Milan player.
The police after realizing that the suspect they had was the AC Milan midfielder gave a surprising look before releasing him.
A video of the incident that has been shared on social media has angered many netizens who have bemoaned the constant harassment of black people in Europe.
Milan police released a statement stating that the incident had happened earlier in July after a shooting incident that happened earlier on the day.
“The search happened on July 3. It was due to a shooting that happened in the area hours earlier. The two fit the description of the suspects; one of the two was black and with a green shirt. That’s the reason they were held at gunpoint,” the statement said.
Below are some of the reactions on social media compiled by GhanaWeb in the post below:
He was so Calm . Oh my God
I feel like crying
Imagine if it got heated and there was a shot out and He was actually shot or K!lled!!!
Wow
Bakayoko Asuustrike Chelsea Ac Milan Italia police portable BAT and ATIKU Hope Uzodinma Peter Obi Obidient OsunDecides Arsenal Richarlison https://t.co/SS9EUxj7wN
Shocking footage of Milan’s Bakayoko in Milan’s downtown held at gunpoint by police cause taken for someone else.
Check when one of cop goes telling to the colleague searching him that it’s not the suspect but a Milan player, and the cop saying “WHO?!?” pic.twitter.com/B0PTYiXnc5
AC Milan’s Tiémoué Bakayoko in Milan’s by police as he was mistaken for another person.
Thankfully, one of the cops from afar realized he is not the suspect they are looking for but rather a player of the Rossonerri. pic.twitter.com/Q5uFepiXMK
— Edmund osafo addo(SkeletonMan) (@osafoaddo10) July 18, 2022
Look at the moment he realises it’s Bakayoko, only then did they start treating him with respect again
Random guy off the street, don’t have a clue who it is & look how hostile they’re being https://t.co/1rcKSMSv7I
Chelsea’s star Bakayoko was so calm despite being humiliated and oppressed. Imagine the other Police didn’t inform him that he’s a football player. #BlackLivesMatterpic.twitter.com/k2P7XtDU6t
— STEPHEN™ ???????????????? (@i_am_koranteng) July 18, 2022
The moment Italian police pulled AC Milan’s Bakayoko over to search him until they realized it was him.
