**Farewell to a Liverpool Legend: Akinwale Arobieke Found Dead at 64**
Yesterday, Merseyside bid farewell to one of its most infamous figures. Akinwale Arobieke, the bodybuilder who captivated the public’s imagination, passed away at 64. Found unresponsive at his home in Toxteth, the Liverpool icon’s death is not being treated as suspicious.
Arobieke’s life was anything but ordinary. Dubbed by many as a “modern-day bogeyman,” he was a prominent presence in Merseyside with a striking history that fascinated and shocked in equal measure. In 2003, his notoriety reached new heights when he was jailed for harassing 15 men, a conviction that saw a Sexual Offences Prevention Order being placed upon him, banning him from touching men’s muscles and visiting gyms.
Despite these restrictions, Arobieke continued to maintain a complex public persona, arguing he was subject to a “modern-day witch hunt” by the police. In 2015, he was found guilty of breaking his SOPO during a train journey from Manchester to North Wales. But proving ever-resilient, he represented himself in court and had the 10-year ban lifted in 2016.
His battles were not only confined to the courtroom. In a surprising turn of events, Arobieke won a significant payout after successfully suing Greater Manchester Police for malicious prosecution, claiming a personal vendetta by two officers.
Remembered for his larger-than-life character and relentless defiance, Arobieke’s life was a series of highs and lows. A coroner will review the details of his passing in the days to come. For now, Liverpool honours a man whose life was intertwined with controversy, debate, and undeniable intrigue. RIP, Purple Aki.