CAR DRIVES INTO CROWD AT LIVERPOOL CLUB PARADE: 47 INJURED, BRITISH MAN ARRESTED
LIVERPOOL, UK • A vehicle drove into Liverpool FC fans during the club's Premier League victory parade, injuring 47 people, including four children. A 53-year-old British man has been arrested. Police stated the incident was "isolated" and ruled out terrorism as a motive.
Liverpool, England – A man has been arrested in Liverpool after his vehicle plowed into a crowd of Liverpool FC fans during the club's 10-mile open-top bus parade celebrating their Premier League victory, leaving dozens injured.
Tens of thousands of people had gathered on the streets to celebrate the club's record 20th top-flight title. Cheers of joy quickly turned into screams of terror when the car crashed into the crowd around 6 PM on Monday. A witness stated that the collision occurred approximately ten minutes after the team's bus had passed.
The arrested man, a 53-year-old British resident of the Liverpool area, is believed to have been the driver.
Local police investigation units have stated that the incident was isolated and have ruled out terrorism as a potential motive. Merseyside Police urged the public "not to speculate or spread misinformation on social media" as they investigate the circumstances leading to the event.
In total, 47 people were injured, including four children. Of these, 27 were hospitalized, and one adult and one child are in serious condition. Another twenty people with minor injuries were treated directly at the scene by paramedics.
"The scenes in Liverpool are appalling, and my thoughts are with those who have been injured or affected," stated British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He then thanked the police and emergency services for their swift response and confirmed he had requested updates on the investigation, emphasizing that inquiries into this "shocking incident" are "ongoing."
Liverpool FC released a statement saying that "their thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident" and offered "full support" to the emergency services.