Horror as man, 23 dies after crashing e-bike into police van throughout ‘cease’ try
A 23-year-old man has died after coming off his electrically assisted bike during an attempted police stop in Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter, with the IOPC now investigating
The 23-year-old man died(Image: Liverpool Echo)
A 23-year-old man has died after crashing an e-bike into police van after officers ordered him to stop. Merseyside Police have confirmed the death of the man who was rushed to hospital after reportedly falling off his bike during the incident.
It happened on 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 crash site.
A police cordon was still active at the scene, with a forensics tent set up and numerous police and forensics officers conducting their investigations. Earlier today, the police issued a statement urging the public to refrain from speculation and informed that the 23-year-old man had been taken to hospital.
A subsequent statement, released at 1.49pm, confirmed he had died. In the 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.
“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 taking part in a proactive police operation, to stop him and carry out enquiries.”, reports the Liverpool Echo.
“The man came off his bike after making contact with a police van, which was stationary 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).”
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