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Car Rams Into Crowd During Liverpool FC Victory Parade

A 53-year-old man has been arrested after driving into pedestrians on Water Street, leaving multiple injuries under investigation.

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Emergency services help an injured fan. The number of casualties is not known
Police officers cover with an inflatable tent, behind a firefighter vehicle following an incident with a car on the sidelines of an open-top bus victory parade for Liverpool's Premier League title win, in Liverpool, northwest England on May 26. Photo: Paul Ellis /AFP via Getty Images

Overview

  • The incident occurred during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade, with over a million attendees lining the streets.
  • A 53-year-old white British man from Liverpool was arrested at the scene after the car stopped, and police have not yet confirmed a motive.
  • Emergency services responded swiftly, but the exact number and severity of injuries remain unconfirmed as assessments continue.
  • Counter Terrorism Policing North West is assisting Merseyside Police in the ongoing investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Liverpool FC have condemned the incident, expressing support for those affected and gratitude to emergency responders.