Monday, May 26, 2025

Dozens Injured After Car Drives Into Liverpool Crowd


A tragic incident marred Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade on Monday evening when a car drove into a crowd on Water Street in central Liverpool.


Nearly 50 people were injured, including four children


27 people were taken to hospital, two seriously hurt – one of them a child


A 53-year-old white British man has been arrested and is believed to be the driver


Authorities confirm the event is not being treated as terrorism
Latest Developments



The incident took place shortly after the Liverpool team’s parade bus passed through Water Street.


27 hospitalized, including one seriously injured child


A paramedic on a bike was struck but is not seriously injured


Police confirmed the suspect is a 53-year-old local man; motive unknown


Liverpool MP: 'Heartbroken'
MP Ian Byrne and rival club Manchester United expressed solidarity with the city.


‘Horror at the Parade’ Headlines UK Papers
The shocking scenes dominated front pages across the UK:


The Telegraph: “Liverpool Glory Turns to Horror”


The Mirror: “Elation Then Horror”


Daily Mail: “Carnage at the Parade”
Eyewitness Accounts & Emergency Response


Fire Chief: Four Trapped Beneath Car
Crews worked swiftly to rescue trapped victims, including a child, according to Chief Fire Officer Nick Searle.
Silent Return at Lime Street
Hamzah Abbas reports a quiet train station, with fans offering help online: lifts, spare rooms, and more.


PM Starmer: 'Whole Country Stands with Liverpool'
The prime minister praised emergency workers and expressed grief over the attack.
From the News Conference


53-year-old man arrested


27 taken to hospitals


Four trapped under car – now rescued


Incident not considered terrorism


City Council: Help the Police, Avoid Speculation
Officials urged the public not to share graphic videos and to report helpful information.

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