Dad dies after punch bag machine falls on him in Toxteth

Summarised from Liverpool Echo's report · Updated 5 Nov, 19:10 · Archive

A 52-year-old man died after a punch bag machine fell on him during a disturbance in Liverpool.

Abdo Ali, a 52-year-old shopkeeper and father of five, died on Monday after suffering serious head injuries when a punch bag machine fell on him during a disturbance on Berkley Street in Toxteth on 29 October. Merseyside Police received reports of the incident shortly before 7pm and Ali was taken to hospital but died as a result of his injuries days later.

The family paid tribute to Ali, who owned Shop and Save Mini Market. They described him as a loving father, a much-loved member of the community and a man "with a heart of gold". His family said his kindness and generosity had touched countless lives.

A 22-year-old Moroccan national, Iliasse Alhag of Percy Street in Toxteth, was arrested on Sunday and charged with affray, assault and wounding with intent. He appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on 2 November.

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• 'Loving' dad who died after punch bag machine landed on him 'had heart of gold'The 'much-loved' shopkeeper was taken to hospital but sadly died of his injuries a few days laterLiverpool Echo · 5 Nov, 16:20

In this story: Abdo Ali · Iliasse Alhag · Toxteth · Liverpool · Merseyside Police · Shop and Save Mini Market

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