Car drives into pedestrians at Liverpool FC victory parade. Man detained

[Deechee]

Liverpool parade latest: Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Liverpool parade crash, police say

Merseyside Police say they believe the car was able to follow an ambulance after a road block was temporarily lifted to treat a member of the public.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[sds71]

We would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight’s incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre.

We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area.

Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision.

We would ask people not to share distressing content online but to send the footage or information directly to us @MerPolCC or pass on information by calling 101 quoting log 784.

Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

https://www.merseyside.police.uk/news/merseyside/news/2025/may-2025/update-police-incident-water-street-liverpool-city-centre/

 

[Skigh]

Liverpool fans tell of how horror unfolded during trophy parade crash

The shocking incident unfolded just after 6pm on Water Street in the heart of Liverpool's city centre, as thousands of fans packed the streets.,

www.dailymail.co.uk

The vehicle came to our right. It emerged from just right next to an ambulance, which was parked up. This grey people carrier just pulled up from the right and just rammed into all the people at the side of us.

'It was travelling south, down Water Street, straight towards this strand, which is where the docks are.

'It was extremely fast. Initially, we just heard the pop, pop, pop of people just being knocked off the bonnet of a car.

Mr Rashid described how crowds began trying to smash the car windows: 'Then he stalled for a few seconds, probably about 10 seconds. Then the crowd that was a bit further back started rushing at him trying to smash his windows.

'But then he put his foot down again and just ploughed through the rest of them, he just kept going.

'It was horrible. And you could hear the bumps as he was going over the people.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[Deechee]

Statement expected at around 22:30 British time (in ten minutes)

 

[Alyce]

Live blog for the press conference

Two people seriously injured in parade car crash - live updates

Latest updates as people hit by car after Liverpool parade celebrations

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

 

[Alyce]

Conference live now

 

[Alyce]

Incident is not being treated as terrorism​

Police believe the man arrested is the driver of the vehicle.

The incident is not being treated as terrorism. Police believe it is isolated.

27 people taken to hospital​

Four of the injured were children. 20 patients treated at the scene that did not require hospital treatment.

27 patients in total were taken to hospital.

Two including one child have sustained serious injuries.

Four people were trapped under a vehicle​

Nick Searle from Merseyside Fire and Rescue now shares a statement.

He says fire crews found four people trapped under a vehicle when they arrived at the scene. They removed three adults and one child and passed them to the ambulance service for treatment.

Two people seriously injured in parade car crash - live updates

Latest updates as people hit by car after Liverpool parade celebrations

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

 

[Cardgame]

I've just seen this horrifying news.

Heart breaking that so many children are hurt.

Is there any information on the man? Doesn't sound like a medical incident if he stalled and then kept going?!

 

[Alyce]

Liverpool parade latest updates: Horror as car ploughs into crowds

LIVE BLOG: Emergency services rushed to Water Street within minutes as dramatic images surfaced showing police cordons and a strong presence of officers, ambulances and a fire engine at the scene.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[MollyHarps]

Firstly, I hope all affected get all the help they need to make a full recovery both physically and mentally.

I watched the footage and I really think this is a driver going into fight or flight mode which has caused the incident.

The driver was driving slowly down the road until his vehicle was attacked by supporters - he then seems to have panicked.

I might be completely wrong but I don’t think this is as clear cut as other similar incidents we’ve seen.

 

[Dotta]

"How Liverpool's day of joy ​

turned into their worst nightmare."​

How Liverpool's day of joy turned into their worst nightmare

DISPATCH BY DOMINIC KING: How could this happen? One moment there was a tickertape explosion, the sky thick with plumes of red smoke, the new smell of celebration.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Alyce]

Liverpool driver 'tailgated ambulance' before ploughing into fans

Up to one million Liverpool fans had jubilantly gathered to celebrate the club winning the Premier League title with a 10-mile trophy parade through the city centre on Bank Holiday Monday.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Yellowbelly]

Firstly, I hope all affected get all the help they need to make a full recovery both physically and mentally.

I watched the footage and I really think this is a driver going into fight or flight mode which has caused the incident.

The driver was driving slowly down the road until his vehicle was attacked by supporters - he then seems to have panicked.

I might be completely wrong but I don’t think this is as clear cut as other similar incidents we’ve seen.

This certainly looks like what has happened. Looking at the Daily Mail article, it would appear that the driver has deliberately followed an ambulance down a closed road, and then when the crowd has remonstrated with him, the driver has either panicked, or the red mist has come down, and he's sped off.

 

[Dotta]

This certainly looks like what has happened. Looking at the Daily Mail article, it would appear that the driver has deliberately followed an ambulance down a closed road, and then when the crowd has remonstrated with him, the driver has either panicked, or the red mist has come down, and he's sped off.

What exactly was the reason to go there by car
if it was obvious there was no place for traffic there?

The place was jammed with football fans celebrating.

Or the reason of
accelerating which meant knocking people over?

People were hurt, run over, screaming in agony & terror.

Was the driver under influence of alcohol
(it was reported he left some pub)
or substances?

I feel sooooo sorry for Liverpool fans

JMO

 

[MollyHarps]

What exactly was the reason to go there by car
if it was obvious there was no place for traffic there?

The place was jammed with football fans celebrating.

Or the reason of
accelerating which meant knocking people over?

People were hurt, run over, screaming in agony & terror.

Was the driver under influence of alcohol
(it was reported he left some pub)
or substances?

I feel sooooo sorry for Liverpool fans

JMO

Liverpool parade latest: Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Liverpool parade crash, police say

Merseyside Police say they believe the car was able to follow an ambulance after a road block was temporarily lifted to treat a member of the public.

www.bbc.co.uk

One of his charges relates to driving whilst unfit through drugs.

It sounds like the road cordon had been lifted at the time to let an ambulance through.

It does seem to be a horrific incident rather than a carefully pre planned attack imo.

 

[Sarahlou]

Drug driver
I hope he gets a very substantial sentence.

 

[Dotta]

It does seem to be a horrific incident rather than a carefully pre planned attack imo.

I wouldn't call it an "incident".

Drunk/Doped drivers are potential killers behind a steering wheel.

Everybody knows:
Have you drunk alcohol?
Have you used drugs?

Then ...

Don't drive!!!!

Aaaaargh

Throw away the key!

Of course it is premeditated.
Taking drugs & sitting behind a steering wheel is exactly premeditation.

JMO

 

[Dotta]

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