A MAN has died after a punch bag machine is believed to have been pushed over and landed on him during a fight.
Cops were called to Berkley Street in Toxteth, , shortly before 7pm on Thursday, following reports of a disturbance.
The victim, in his 50s, suffered a serious head injury and was rushed to hospital, said.
Iliasse Alhag, 22, of Toxteth, a Moroccan national according to police, has been charged with affray, assault and wounding without intent and was due to appear at Liverpool Adult Remand earlier.
The Crown Prosecution Service was reviewing the charges in light of the death.
Det Ch Insp 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.”
Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or @MerPolCC using reference 26000888085.
Alternatively, contact the independent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website.
