A MAN has died after chasing youngsters who had been causing a nuisance outside his home.

It is thought the man, aged 32, may have suffered a heart attack.

Merseyside Police say the man and his wife chased after a group of boys who had climbed over a fence at their home in Taylor Street, Haydock, last night.

The man and woman both fell over during the chase, the man suffered injuries to his face, then stopped breathing.

He died on arrival at hospital. Police are seeking witnesses to the incident.