Man injured in police crash as Liverpool road cordoned off

A cordon was put in place after the incident in Anfield

19:49, 29 Jun 2026Updated 19:49, 29 Jun 2026

The scene following a crash on Oakfield Road, Anfield(Image: UGC)

A man has been injured after a crash involving police in Anfield[1] this afternoon (Monday, June 29). Emergency services were called to Oakfield Road shortly after 4pm where a section of the road was cordoned off.

Merseyside Police[2] said officers were on patrol just before 4pm when they spotted a man riding an electric motorbike dangerously along Breck Road, including allegedly going through red lights. Police said the rider, a man in his 20s, failed to stop for officers before "contact was made at slow speed" on Oakfield Road[3].

The man suffered a suspected ankle injury and was assessed by paramedics[4] at the scene.

A red electric motorbike could be seen lying next to an unmarked police car inside the cordon before it was later recovered by a removal truck.

People living nearby described seeing a large emergency services response unfold in the area.

Locals told how they saw police cars "flying" up Sleepers Hill shortly after 4pm.

One person told the ECHO[5]: "We saw the kid sitting down on the pavement, leaning against the railings. He looked like he was in a lot of pain. He had his sock off and was getting his leg looked at."

Merseyside Police scene on Oakfield Road, Anfield.(Image: Liverpool Echo)

A road closure remained in place while emergency services dealt with the incident, with motorists advised to avoid the junction.

It has since reopened.

An investigation is now underway, with officers carrying out CCTV and witness enquiries.

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "We can confirm officers are in Anfield this afternoon, Monday, June 29, following an incident.

"Just before 4pm officers were on patrol when they noticed a man riding an electric motorbike dangerously along Breck Road by going through red lights.

"The driver, a man in his 20s, failed to stop for officers and contact was made at slow speed on Oakfield Road.

"He is currently being assessed by medics with a suspected ankle injury.

"A road closure is in place, and we ask motorists to avoid the junction while emergency services deal with the incident.

Thank you for your patience.

"An investigation into the incident is being carried out including witness and CCTV enquiries in the local area."

Anyone with information which could assist the investigation is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook[6] @MerPolCC quoting log 780 of June 29.

You can also report information via the force's website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/[7] or by calling 101.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously[8]

References

1. ^ Anfield (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
2. ^ Merseyside Police (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
3. ^ Oakfield Road (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
4. ^ assessed by paramedics (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
5. ^ the ECHO (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
6. ^ Facebook (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
7. ^ https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ (tracking.vuelio.co.uk)
8. ^ https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously (tracking.vuelio.co.uk)