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Man Dies After Collapsing While Detained by Merseyside Police in Bootle

An IOPC investigation is under way following a referral by the force.

Overview

  • Officers detained a 59-year-old man shortly before 12:24pm on January 5 on Southport Road, where he collapsed and became unconscious.
  • Police administered CPR and called an ambulance, and he was pronounced dead at hospital about an hour later.
  • Southport Road southbound between Aintree Road and Breeze Hill was closed as a cordon was put in place with a large emergency response.
  • Neighbours reported seeing CPR on a driveway, with detectives entering a house and armed officers visible in the area.
  • Forensic officers later examined the scene, the man's next of kin were informed, and no cause of death has been released.