Social media users react as Chelsea player is held at gunpoint by Italian police

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 who is currently on loan at AC Milan was pinned against a blue and white Police vehicle while being searched by one officer.

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:

The reaction of this police officer the moment he realises he’s f**ked up and pulled over Tiémoué Bakayoko. ????

???? @DrGianlucaFumo pic.twitter.com/5dtCzvIOQt

— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) July 18, 2022

Not every black man will be Bakayoko. Not every black man will be a famous footballer. https://t.co/lEqVhmUjF5

— Dámilólá (@DamilolaDecarls) July 18, 2022

Tiémoué Bakayoko help at gunpoint by Police after being mistaken for somebody else..

WHAT THE F*CK ????????????pic.twitter.com/rEwLvD2qBy

— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) July 18, 2022

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

— Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) July 18, 2022

Italian police pulled AC Milan’s Bakayoko over to search him until they realized it was him. This is scary. pic.twitter.com/FkFhyIqcJe

— Juliet Bawuah (@julietbawuah) July 18, 2022

Tiemoué Bakayoko was arrested by mistake by the Italian police!

Funny face of the police when they saw who it was pic.twitter.com/blaOOqoeCt

— Manuel Menacho ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????⚽️ (@ManuelMenacho0) July 18, 2022

A shocking video has emerged showing Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko being held at gunpoint by police in a case of mistaken identity.#Bakayoko #ChelseaFC #streetfootballfanatics pic.twitter.com/bQ7zd1tlW0

— Street Football Fanatics (@FanaticsStreet) July 18, 2022

Ivorian midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko was stopped and arrested by the Italian Police due to an identity issue.

The player, who has recently won Serie A with AC Milan, was pulled over by the Milan Police. #MatchdayAfrica pic.twitter.com/5s76TUtDOb

— MATCHDAY AFRICA (@matchday_africa) July 18, 2022

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

— #TouchlineFracas (@touchlinefracas) July 18, 2022

Look at what just happened here.

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. #BlackLivesMatter pic.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.

Scary to watch, selective and unjust treatment. pic.twitter.com/YrQBNNGA02

— ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴛʜɪɴɢ ꜰᴏᴏᴛʙᴀʟʟ (@everythin_fball) July 18, 2022