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Vehicle crashes into crowd at Liverpool FC victory parade, injuring 47

Investigators treat the crash as an isolated incident after charging the 53-year-old driver with attempted murder on suspicion of drug-impaired driving.

Overview

  • May 26 on Water Street, Liverpool fans were celebrating the club’s first Premier League title parade in 35 years when a vehicle accelerated into pedestrians at around 18:00 local time.
  • Emergency crews treated 47 injured people, including four children, with two victims reported in critical condition.
  • Merseyside Police arrested a 53-year-old British man at the scene and have formally charged him with attempted murder and driving under the influence of drugs.
  • Authorities have definitively ruled out terrorism and say no other suspects are being sought as detectives collect witness testimony and forensic evidence.
  • Political leaders, the Premier League and global football bodies condemned the violence and local groups have mobilized support for the victims and their families.