Car Accident in Liverpool Parade: Details Revealed as Individual Is Held in Custody
In an alarming incident that unfolded on Monday evening, a 53-year-old British man was arrested after deliberately driving his car into a crowd celebrating Liverpool FC's Premier League victory, injuring nearly 79 people. The incident occurred during the city's victory parade, with 27 individuals requiring hospitalization, including a child and an adult who suffered serious injuries. Another 20 people were treated for injuries at the scene, including four children.
Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram shared that four individuals, currently described as "very, very ill," are still critical in hospital, with hopes that they will recover[2]. Merseyside Police confirmed they received reports of a driver colliding into the parade around 6 p.m. local time, and shortly afterwards detained the 53-year-old suspect from the Liverpool area in connection with the incident.
Officials emphasize that this incident is not being treated as an act of terrorism, given the belief that the suspect acted alone. In a press conference, police officials stated that they are not currently seeking any other individuals in relation to the collision. Liverpool Football Club issued a statement expressing their concern for those affected by the serious incident.
Videos circulating on social media depict a car driving through a crowd of people on Liverpool's Water Street. After the collision, the crowd attempted to confront the driver, resulting in damage to the vehicle's windows.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the incident as "appalling" and praised first responders[3]. The Liverpool City Council and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper also voiced their concern. Meanwhile, football clubs and officials throughout England offered their support for Liverpool during this difficult time.
Liverpool FC, one of the world's most popular clubs, won the Premier League title following a 5-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur last month, ending Manchester City's streak of four consecutive championships. The title marked a significant achievement for the storied club, serving as its 20th overall and only its second since the formation of the Premier League in 1992[4]. On Sunday, the team joyously lifted the Premier League Trophy at Anfield Stadium for the first time in front of a packed stadium[5].
Reports of the four critically injured individuals' current condition are not provided in the latest updates.
- Sources: [1] "Man, 53, arrested after car hits pedestrians at Liverpool FC parade" (BBC) [2] "Liverpool FC Parade Collision: Four People Still Critical" (Liverpool Echo) [3] "Keir Starmer condemns Liverpool FC parade attack as 'appalling'" (The Independent) [4] "Liverpool Secures Premier League Title After Defeating Tottenham" (ESPN) [5] "Liverpool lifts Premier League trophy at packed Anfield stadium" (Reuters)
- The incident that transpired during Liverpool's victory parade was a collision involving a car and a crowd, resulting in the arrest of a 53-year-old man from Liverpool.
- In the aftermath of the collision, 79 people were injured, including 27 hospitalized, four of whom are currently critical with hopes of recovery.
- Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram, Merseyside Police, and Liverpool Football Club have all expressed concern following the collision, with footage circulating on social media depicting the incident.
