A man is fighting for his life in hospital after a punching bag machine was pushed onto him following an altercation in Toxteth. Emergency services were called to a row of shops on Berkley Street shortly before 7pm on Thursday, October 29, to reports of an altercation.
Officers arriving at the scene found that a punching bag machine had been pushed over and had landed on the man. The victim, who is in his 50s, suffered a serious head injury and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.
Incident initially reported as stabbing
The Liverpool ECHO initially reported the incident as a stabbing, but Merseyside Police has since confirmed the details of what actually happened. A white tent remains in place at the scene on the pedestrianised area off Upper Parliament Street, with the police cordon focused outside Bon Café, where the shutter remains half closed. Two sheets of tarpaulin are also visible on the ground near the tent.
An investigation is underway, with witness and CCTV enquiries taking place in the area.
Police appeal for witnesses
Detective Inspector Lee Egerton said: "Enquiries into this incident are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who was in the area of Berkley Street at around 7pm last night who saw anything or can assist our enquiries in any way to get in touch as a matter of urgency."
Anyone with information should contact the Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC using reference 26000888085. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website.
