A 53-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly driving his car into a crowd of pedestrians in the city centre of Liverpool on Monday afternoon.
UPDATE 2300: Merseyside Police have confirmed that the incident at the Liverpool FC parade is not believed to have been an act of terrorism and is being treated as an isolated incident.
The North West Ambulance Service said that four children were injured, one of whom seriously. In total, 27 people were hospitalised by the ambulance service, while 20 were treated for minor injuries at the scene.
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During the parade to celebrate Liverpool FC’s Premier League title victory, which saw thousands of fans flood into the city centre of the English city, several pedestrians were ploughed down by a man driving a car.
Merseyside Police said that they have arrested a “53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area” in connection with the incident. The police have not yet released any information on whether it was the result of an accident or was premeditated.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MAY 26: A large emergency service presence is pictured as members of the public react on Water Street during the Liverpool Trophy Parade on May 26, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Getty Images)
A spokesperson for the force said per Sky News: “We would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight’s incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre.
“Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision.”
Responding to the incident, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: “The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected.
“I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident.
“I’m being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate.”
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