Merseyside Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct
Police and rapid response paramedics at the scene on Grove Street
A man is in hospital after coming off his bike during an attempted police stop. The incident happened at around 3.15pm on Back Falkner Street South in Liverpool city centre. Police confirmed the man was given first aid at the scene and was later taken to hospital.
The force has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct following the incident. A large police cordon was established on Grove Street at its junction with Falkner Street, with an additional inner cordon marked by red tape set up on Grove Road.
A bike could be seen inside the cordon, surrounded by medical equipment. Forensic officers were also in attendance and were seen examining the area near the bike with a torch.
One witness told the ECHO: “There was a small ambulance working on him, he was on the floor. There was a lot of people and a lot of police so I couldn’t see much of what was happening. I just noticed all the police and thought that looks serious.”
Police and forensic officers at the scene after a man came off his bike as officers attempted to stop him
Arriva North West advised customers that bus services were diverted as a result of the police incident.
The company posted 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.”
Merseyside Police said in a statement: “We can confirm emergency services are this afternoon, Friday 13 February, in Back Falkner Street South in Liverpool.
“At 3.15pm it was reported that a man had come off his bike following an attempt by officers to stop him and carry out enquiries.
“First aid was administered by officers at the scene. An ambulance was called, and the man was taken to hospital.
“The road is closed for investigative work to be carried out.
“The matter is being referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).”
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