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Merseyside Police issue update on driver arrested after ploughing into crowds at Liverpool FC parade

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Updated 16:08 27 May 2025 GMT+1Published 15:32 27 May 2025 GMT+1

Merseyside Police issue update on driver arrested after ploughing into crowds at Liverpool FC parade

Merseyside Police have provided an update on the tragedy that took place at the Liverpool FC title parade on Monday 26 May

Joshua Nair

Joshua Nair

Merseyside Police held a press conference today, providing updates on the horrific events that left over 50 people injured during the Liverpool FC parade.

It is believed the car, which drove into crowds of people on Water Street, followed an ambulance into the celebrations.

A road block was lifted temporarily, so paramedics could help a man who suffered a suspected heart attack, Merseyside Police stated.

They also revealed that a 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs after dozens of people were injured by the car.

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Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said that 50 people were treated at hospital following yesterday's incident.

11 people remain in hospital for ongoing treatment, though they are in stable condition and recovering well.

A car was seen driving through the crowds on Water Street on Bank Holiday Monday (PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
A car was seen driving through the crowds on Water Street on Bank Holiday Monday (PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Sims added: “It is believed the driver of the Ford Galaxy car involved in this incident was able to follow an ambulance onto Water Street after the road block was temporarily lifted so that the ambulance crew could attend to a member of the public who was having a suspected heart attack.”

She added that an 'armed policing presence was also in place' in addition to road closures to protect pedestrians celebrating Liverpool FC's 20th league title victory.

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“There was no intelligence to suggest an incident of this nature would take place, and as we previously stated, the incident is not being treated as terrorism," she stated.

The Assistant Chief Constable explained that 'an extensive investigation' was underway to find out the exact circumstances of the incident, adding: “We continue to ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding the incident and refrain from sharing distressing content online.”

The gruesome scenes were shared across social media (X)
The gruesome scenes were shared across social media (X)

Merseyside Police would also confirm that an 'extensive' CCTV search to find the driver's exact movements have taken place.

Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill has asked anyone with footage or information to get in touch with them, adding: "I have no doubt regarding the impact that this appalling incident has had on those who were injured, their family and friends."

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Ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who won the club's first Premier League title, took to Instagram to share his sadness at the harrowing situation.

"My family and I are shocked and devastated," he began.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are injured and affected.

"You'll never walk alone."

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Topics: Liverpool, Crime, UK News

Joshua Nair
Joshua Nair

Joshua Nair is a journalist at LADbible. Born in Malaysia and raised in Dubai, he has always been interested in writing about a range of subjects, from sports to trending pop culture news. After graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a BA in Media, Journalism and Publishing, he got a job freelance writing for SPORTbible while working in marketing before landing a full-time role at LADbible. Unfortunately, he's unhealthily obsessed with Manchester United, which takes its toll on his mental and physical health. Daily.

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