Car driver taken into custody following accusations of plowing vehicle into public at Liverpool FC victory parade; over two dozen individuals seeking medical attention.
In Liverpool, England on May 26, a 53-year-old man was arrested after allegedly driving a vehicle into a crowd during the triumphant parade celebrating Liverpool Football Club's Premier League victory. The car collision on Water Street left over 65 individuals injured, including more than 50 who required hospital treatment, with 11 people still hospitalized the following day.
The incident occurred around 6 p.m. local time, toward the end of the parade that drew tens of thousands, possibly even a million, spectators to Liverpool's streets. Police were promptly called to the scene following reports of the car hitting multiple pedestrians.
Merseyside Police made the initial announcement via social media, confirming the arrest of a White British man from Liverpool's West Derby area. The suspect is currently in custody on charges of attempted murder, dangerous driving, and drug driving.
Police believe the incident was isolated and have not named additional suspects. They have also stated that the incident is not being treated as a case of terrorism. Authorities are urging the public to avoid speculation and misinformation on social media, particularly the sharing of distressing footage.
Ambulance crews treated victims at the scene. North West Ambulance Service revealed that they were supporting the response to an incident in the city center, which was reportedly a road traffic collision. The service emphasized that their priority was to ensure individuals received immediate medical attention.
Firefighters also responded and rescued four people, including a child, who were trapped underneath the vehicle involved.
Liverpool Football Club expressed sympathy for those affected by the incident and confirmed that they are collaborating with emergency services and police. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also extended his thoughts to the injured and affected.
Merseyside Police are conducting a comprehensive probe into the incident, exploring the possibility that the driver exploited a temporarily lifted road block and followed an ambulance crew. Investigations are ongoing, and the road has since been reopened.
- Investigations into the Liverpool car collision on May 26 are exploring the possibility that the driver followed an ambulance crew and took advantage of a temporarily lifted road block.
- The incident on Water Street, which left over 65 individuals injured and resulted in the arrest of a 53-year-old man, is not being treated as a case of terrorism by authorities.
- In addition to the arrest of the primary suspect, police also emphasized the need for the public to avoid speculation and misinformation on social media, particularly the sharing of distressing footage.
- North West Ambulance Service, which supported the response to the incident in the city center, revealed that their priority was to ensure individuals received immediate medical attention.
- In Liverpool, England, Merseyside Police made the initial announcement via social media, confirming the arrest of a White British man from Liverpool's West Derby area on charges of attempted murder, dangerous driving, and drug driving.
