Man dies after punching bag machine falls on him in Liverpool

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 08:46 · Archive

A man in his 50s died after a punching bag machine landed on him during a disturbance in Toxteth, Liverpool.

A man in his 50s died in hospital after a punching bag machine landed on him during a disturbance in Toxteth, Liverpool. The incident occurred outside a row of shops on Berkley Street just before 7pm on Thursday. Emergency services found the man with serious head injuries and he was rushed to hospital, where he later died.

Iliasse Alhag, a 22-year-old Moroccan national of Percy Street, was arrested on Sunday, November 1. He has been charged with affray, assault and wounding without intent and appeared at Liverpool Adult Remand Court on Monday, November 2. The Crown Prosecution Service is reviewing the charges in light of the victim's death.

Detective Chief Inspector Alyson Keenan said police are continuing their enquiries and urged anyone in the area at the time or with information to come forward. A police cordon was in place around locations including a barber shop and cafe, and forensic officers were seen at the scene. Witnesses can contact Merseyside Police via social media or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

• Horror as man dies in UK town after punch-bag machine ‘pushed on top of him’A 22-year-old man has been charged with affray, assault and wounding without intent.Daily Express · 4 Nov, 08:27
• Man dies after punching bag machine 'lands on him in the street': Moroccan national, 22, is chargedThe unnamed victim, in his 50s, was rushed to hospital following the incident outside a row of shops on Berkley Street in Toxteth just before 7pm on Thursday.Daily Mail · 2 Nov, 20:41

In this story: Iliasse Alhag · Toxteth · Liverpool · Berkley Street · Merseyside Police

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