Man dies after being detained by police on Southport Road in Bootle
By Emma Dukes
Published 5th Jan 2026, 15:49 GMT
A 59-year-old man has died after collapsing while being detained by police in Bootle.
A man has died after being detained by police in Bootle today (Monday, January 5).
Merseyside Police said a 59-year-old man was detained on Southport Road, shortly before 12.24pm. During the interaction, the male “collapsed and became unconscious”.
Officers administered CPR and called for an ambulance. He was taken to hospital but sadly died an hour later, a spokesperson for the force confirmed.
A statement issued by Merseyside Police continued: “The matter has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
“The man's next of kin have been informed, and Merseyside Police offers its condolences to his family.”