Man dies after punch bag machine lands on him in Toxteth

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 00:50 · Archive

A man in his 50s died after a punch bag machine was pushed over and landed on him during a disturbance in Liverpool.

A man in his 50s died after suffering a serious head injury when a punch bag machine was pushed over and landed on him during a disturbance on Berkley Street, Toxteth, on 29 October at just before 7pm. He was taken to hospital following the incident, which occurred in front of a row of shops.

Iliasse Alhag, 22, of Percy Street in Toxteth, was arrested on 30 October. He was charged with affray, assault and wounding with intent, and appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court. The Crown Prosecution Service is reviewing the initial charges in light of the death.

Detective Chief Inspector Alyson Keenan said police were continuing their enquiries and urged anyone in the area at the time or with information about the incident to come forward. Forensic officers attended the scene, including inside Katma Barber and outside Bon Cafe, where the disturbance is alleged to have begun.

How it is being reported

• Man dies after punch bag 'pushed over and landed on him'The victim in his 50s died four days after the incident in Toxteth, Liverpool, say Merseyside Police.BBC Merseyside · 2 Nov, 19:37
• Man dies after punch bag machine 'pushed over and landed on him' in ToxtethThe victim suffered a serious head injury after reports of a disturbance in front of shops in ToxtethLiverpool Echo · 2 Nov, 16:58

In this story: Iliasse Alhag · Toxteth · Berkley Street · Merseyside Police · Crown Prosecution Service

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