Mob hit during Liverpool's championship celebration: Audience assaulted by vehicle, several hurt - Mobility vehicle collides with festival-goers during Liverpool Football Club triumph event - casualties reported
In Liverpool, England, a 53-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and dangerous driving, following an incident at the Liverpool Football Club (LFC) Premier League champions' parade on Water Street. The incident, which occurred around 6 p.m. local time on May 26, 2025, left 47 people injured, with 27 hospitalized, with four of the injured still receiving treatment.
The suspect's arrest follows the collision of a vehicle with a crowd shortly after the victory parade began. Police have confirmed that the incident is not being treated as a terrorist attack; they believe the suspect acted alone.
Images captured at the scene showed police cordons along the street, in addition to ambulances and fire engines assisting the injured.
Authorities and LFC have expressed their support for the victims and the emergency services who responded to the incident. The UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, called the scenes "appalling."
The temporary lifting of security measures to allow an ambulance through resulted in the incident, as confirmed by additional sources.
Witnesses reported a chaotic scene with people trapped under the vehicle, including a child, and a mother who was dragged on the car's bonnet, fearing for her six-month-old baby in a nearby pram. The pram was pushed down the road.
Liverpool FC expressed their solidarity with the victims and thanked the emergency services. The club also urged fans to allow the investigation to proceed. The public is encouraged to provide any relevant information to authorities.
- The 53-year-old suspect, arrested for attempted murder and dangerous driving at the Liverpool Football Club (LFC) parade, allegedly drove his car into the crowd during the championship party, causing a collision.
- Despite initial concerns, the incident at the LFC Premier League champions' parade, which injured 47 people including a child and a mother with a six-month-old baby, is not being treated as a terrorist attack.
- The European football scene was shaken as the sports event in Liverpool, England, was marred by the suspect's actions, leaving 27 people hospitalized and four still receiving treatment.
