Cops probing Liverpool parade horror trawling through dashcam footage from Ford Galaxy that ploughed through fans
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DETECTIVES probing the Liverpool FC parade horror have been trawling through dashcam footage from the Ford Galaxy that ploughed into dozens of spectators.
A 53-year-old suspect, a white British dad of three, was still in custody after cops were granted more time to quiz him.
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Cops probing the parade rampage have been looking through the Ford Galaxy's dashcam footage
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Police have been granted more time to quiz the subject, a white British dad of three
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Neighbours of the suspect said he was 'quiet' and 'didn't go out partying'.
He is believed to be a business man who ran a now-dissolved firm.
Yesterday a neighbour in the city's West Derby suburb revealed the suspect's wife's shock 'when she saw her car on the TV news'.
Vans from elite police unit Matrix have been at the £250,000 four-bed house since Monday's incident.
The neighbour added: 'The wife is a really nice woman and they have children.
"No one can believe this has happened.
'She first realised when she saw it was her car on the telly, when she saw it being driven at the parade.
"The normal police cars turned up at teatime then Matrix vans turned up later that night.
'Everyone's just in shock. I genuinely don't know what's happened.
"They seem like a nice family.'
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The neighbour described the suspect as a 'regular family man' and a 'bit of a complainer', adding: 'I wish I knew more.'
Police confirmed yesterday the number of injured had risen from 65 to 79, including at least four children.
Seven people remained in hospital in a stable condition.
The driver was arrested on Monday at the scene — in Water Street — on suspicion of attempted murder, driving while unfit through drugs, and dangerous driving.
Police have until tomorrow to either bring charges, release him, or apply for a further extension.
They were scouring the dashcam content and CCTV to piece together the driver's movements.
Officers believe he gained access to the packed street, which had been blocked off, by tailgating an ambulance as paramedics entered to treat a man suspected of suffering a heart attack.
Dental student Stefanie Ryder-Walker, 26, was caught up in the horror with fiancé Ellis Matthews.
She said yesterday: 'We had to dive out of the way.
"People were shouting at the driver, saying the road was closed and to stop.
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The number of injured has risen from 65 to 79, including at least four children
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'I want to point out how utterly heroic the fans were.
"They put their lives on the line to try to stop that vehicle injuring more people.'
Water Street reopened yesterday. Two bunches of flowers and cards were left at the scene.
One read: 'To all that have been affected at the parade.
"Hope all involved are on the mend.'
Ady Walters, 22, said: 'It feels eerie walking up the street where so many people were injured.
"It could have been so much worse.'
Dan Carter, 30, said: 'I'm glad things are getting back to normal.
'STRONG CITY'
'What happened ruined what should have been a great day.
'Those who are injured are the ones we should be focusing on.'
Lydia Armstrong, 42, added: 'Liverpool's a strong city.
"It'll take time but we will recover.'
Cops confirmed the incident was not being treated as terrorism and those injured were recovering well.
Det Supt Rachel Wilson said: 'I'm pleased to say that the number of people in hospital is reducing as they continue to recover from the awful incident.
'We continue to support those still receiving treatment and as part of our enquiries we are identifying more people who were injured.
"I want to reassure the public that detectives are making significant progress as we seek to establish the full circumstances that led to what happened.
'In addition, extensive CCTV enquiries are being carried out across the city to establish the movements of the car, a Ford Galaxy, before the incident took place.
'We've already had an incredible response from many of those who were there on the day and I thank them for their co-operation.'
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Keir Starmer arriving at the Merseyside Police HQ
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An emergency fund, the Liverpool Spirit Appeal, has been set up for the injured, with Reds hero Jamie Carragher donating £10,000.
It will provide support to any person affected, starting with individuals identified by emergency services as needing hospital or psychological care.
David Moyes, boss of city rivals Everton, said yesterday: 'On behalf of all my players and staff I'd like to pass on my heartfelt best wishes to all those who were injured and affected as well as their families and friends.
'One of the things that makes this city special is the solidarity between people, who always come together in times of hardship."
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The PM met officers leading the investigation and Mayor Steve Rotheram
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