Unforeseen demonstration in Liverpool concludes peacefully: Authorities dismiss suspicions of a terrorist incident. - Authorities dismiss suspect of terrorist activities after thorough investigation
In a shocking turn of events during Liverpool Football Club's Premier League title celebration, a car plowed into a crowded street in Liverpool's city center on Monday evening. The incident, which took place on Water Street shortly after 6:00 PM, left at least 65 people injured, according to official reports.
Merseyside Police promptly apprehended a 53-year-old man, believed to be the driver, from the Liverpool area. The authorities swiftly dismissed any suggestions of a terror-related incident.
Thousands of spectators had gathered to cheer on the team, braving the pouring rain. Shortly after the team's open-top bus, adorned with the club's signature red, had passed Water Street, a car reportedly sped into the crowd.
Harry Rashid, a spectator from Solihull near Birmingham, described the car as being "extremely fast." Initially, he only heard the impact of bodies hitting the car's hood. Another eyewitness, Mike Maddra, recounted the car heading straight towards him and other participants. They managed to jump out of the way in time, but the car continued to accelerate.
BBC reporter Matt Cole was also at the parade. He described "screams ahead" when a dark blue car suddenly drove through the crowd and kept moving without stopping. He barely had time to safeguard his daughter and jump out of the way.
Online videos show a dark car hurtling towards a dense crowd, with uniformed police officers surrounding the vehicle and several people lying on the ground. At least 27 people were taken to the hospital, including two with serious injuries and four children, one with serious injuries.
Four individuals, including a child, were trapped under the car, according to local fire chief Nick Searle. Prime Minister Keir Starmer commended the "remarkable bravery of the police and other emergency services" and expressed condolences for those affected by the incident.
Liverpool FC issued a statement expressing support for those affected and cooperation with the emergency services. Liverpool's rival Everton also extended their condolences. The club is currently working with Merseyside Police to establish the facts surrounding the incident.
As of May 29, 2025, a man has been formally charged in connection with the incident. The specific charge is grievous bodily harm. Police continue to investigate the incident and have urged the public to allow investigators to establish the facts and avoid speculation. Community leaders have appealed for calm while the investigation proceeds.
- The 53-year-old man, apprehended by Merseyside Police, is reported to be the driver involved in the car incident during Liverpool Football Club's Premier League title celebration.
- The car involved in the accident, described as being extremely fast, sped into the crowd on Water Street, just after the team's open-top bus had passed, according to an eyewitness.
- The incident has been dismissed as not terror-related by the authorities, who promptly investigated the event and charged the man with grievous bodily harm.
- The Premier League, European leagues, and various football clubs, including Liverpool and its rival Everton, have expressed condolences for the victims of the car incident that occurred in Liverpool's city center.
