A man in his 50s has died after a punch-bag machine was allegedly pushed over and landed on him during a disturbance in Toxteth, Liverpool. The victim suffered a serious head injury when the machine toppled on top of him during an altercation on Berkley Street.
Emergency services were called to a row of shops on Berkley Street shortly before 7pm on Thursday, October 29, following reports of a disturbance. The man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries but has since died.
Man charged following incident
A 22-year-old man has been charged in connection with the incident. Iliasse Alhag, of Percy Street, Toxteth, has been charged with affray, assault and wounding without intent.
He was due to appear at Liverpool Adult Remand Court on Monday, November 2. The Crown Prosecution Service is now reviewing the charges following the victim's death.
Police appeal for witnesses
Merseyside Police said officers had arrested the suspect on Sunday, November 1, following extensive enquiries. Detective Chief Inspector Alyson Keenan said: "We are continuing our enquiries into this incident and urge anyone who was in the area of Berkley Street at the time, or who has information which could assist the investigation, to please get in touch."
Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information about what happened to come forward. Anyone who can help is asked to contact Merseyside Police via its social media desk on X or Facebook, quoting reference 26000888085. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
