A man in his 70s died after collapsing in a Wetherspoons pub in Prescot. Emergency services responded.

Paramedics treated a man in his 70s. They then transported him to the hospital for more care.
A Wetherspoon spokesperson described the event. The man had collapsed in the restroom. Pub managers called for an ambulance right away. Another customer observed what happened and performed CPR on the man until paramedics showed up.
The pub learned the man died after the incident. The pub chain shared more details. They closed the pub temporarily to ensure managers could handle things well. The closure also helped paramedics do their job.
Closing the pub caused disruptions for customers. The team needed time to recover. The pub reopened the following morning, allowing them to properly regroup and restart.