A 23-year-old man died in Liverpool after an incident involving Merseyside Police on Friday in the Georgian Quarter
A man has died following a crash involving an ‘attempted police stop’.
Merseyside Police have confirmed that a man, who was hospitalised after reportedly falling from his bike during an attempted police stop, has tragically passed away. The incident occurred yesterday, Friday, 13 February, around 3.15pm on Back Falkner Street South in Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter.
As of Saturday afternoon, a significant police presence remained at the site of the crash. A police cordon was still active at the scene, accompanied by a forensics tent and several police and forensics officers conducting their investigations, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Earlier on Saturday, police issued a statement urging the public to refrain from speculation, whilst confirming that the man had been transported to hospital. A subsequent statement, released at 1.49pm, sadly confirmed his death.
In this later announcement, a spokesperson for Merseyside Police stated: “We can confirm that a man involved in an incident on Back Falkner Street South in Liverpool yesterday, Friday 13 February, has sadly died.
Tragic incident
“At 3.15pm it was reported that a 23 year old man had come off his electrically assisted pedal cycle on Back Falkner Street South in Liverpool following an attempt by officers, who were participating in a proactive police operation, to stop him and conduct enquiries.
“The man fell from his bike after making contact with a stationary police van at the time of the collision.
“First aid and CPR was administered by officers at the scene. An ambulance was called and arrived at 3.23pm and the man was taken to hospital where he died a short time later. A post-mortem will be carried out to confirm the cause of death. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family.
“We would continue to urge people not to speculate and avoid sharing rumours or misinformation. We are co-operating fully with an independent investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).”
On Friday, Arriva North West informed passengers that bus routes had been redirected due to the police incident.
The operator wrote on X: “Due to a police incident, services 201 and 699 have been diverted via Crown Street and Oxford Street in both directions. Please allow extra time for your journey.”
