Liverpool crash suspect's neighbours reveal what dad of three is like – 'Doesn't make sense'
Liverpool crash suspect's neighbours reveal what dad of three is like – 'Doesn't make sense'
The suspected driver in the Liverpool victory parade horror crash has been described by neighbours as a "nice family" man - despite the injured now totalling almost 80
A 53-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the Liverpool parade crash that has injured 79 people
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The suspected driver in the Liverpool parade crash has been described by shocked neighbours as a man from a nice family.
Residents in the calm and quiet cul-de-sac where the driver lives with his wife and three sons told the Mirror that the horror incident "just doesn't make sense". Authorities were granted more time to question the 53-year-old suspect from the West Derby area of the city after he was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and drug-driving.
Merseyside Police confirmed that the total number of injured has risen to 79, with seven still recovering from their wounds on Tuesday. The festivities marking Liverpool's Premier League triumph came to a harrowing end when a Ford Galaxy smashed into crowds in the city centre.
Terrifying footage depicted supporters being flung upwards, pulled under the wheels and pushchairs thrown along Water Street. As police guarded his £300,000 four-bedroom home, the suspect's name surfaced to the public. However, we have chosen to conceal his identity.
One neighbour said: "It seems completely out of character. They are such a nice family, the boys are really nice and well-behaved. [He] is a fantastic guy. He came over to help us when our alarm went off once, and then did the same for our immediate neighbours too.
"It just doesn't make sense. It doesn't feel right. They are lovely. The whole thing is so sad - for his wife and children and also for the people who were injured."
The suspect, a former director of two companies, can be seen in affectionate photos on social media, enjoying family holidays abroad and social gatherings. Another neighbour shared their shock when they saw police swarm their peaceful cul-de-sac on Monday. The individual had joked about a neighbour being the suspect, only to be horrified when he was indeed arrested.
Police can be seen taking the alleged suspect away from the scene of the crash
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They added: "We turned in and there were three or four police cars at the top of our road and we just said, 'Oh my God, imagine if he is on our road' and that was it and now we are like, 'S***.'"
Police are expected to charge the suspect soon. The force has not disclosed what drugs they suspect the driver had consumed. Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson provided an update on Wednesday, saying: "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 ongoing enquiries we are identifying more people who were injured. I want to reassure the public of Merseyside that detectives are making significant progress as we seek to establish the full circumstances that led to what happened."
The car can be seen surging through crowds in horrifying footage
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Among the injured was new father Daniel Eveson, who feared his family were "going to die" when his son's pram was dragged 15ft in the chaos. The shaken father said that the driver was screaming and "delirious" after fans pulled him from behind the wheel to prevent him from causing further harm.
Daniel said: "He was just screaming, 'Get off, get away.' He seemed delirious. He just seemed like he didn't know where he was. It's a miracle that no one lost their lives."
The 36-year-old from Telford, Shropshire, added that it was nothing short of a "miracle" that his family survived. He has now dubbed his five-month-old baby boy 'Super Ted' after he escaped completely unscathed.
Police are continuing their investigations into the horror crash
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"He's our miracle. He's 'Super Ted'. I keep crying every time I hold him. I'm overwhelmed with relief that we've still got him, he didn't even break a finger," Daniel shared.
Daniel revealed that his 36-year-old fiancée, Sheree Aldridge, is also "on the mend" after the car ran over her leg, causing muscle and tissue damage and lacerations. He added: "I basically held the pram but the pram got taken out of my hands and my hands went on the bonnet to try and stop the car.
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"Then Sheree went up on the bonnet and then dropped off and then went under it. I looked to my side to see her and she just wasn't there," he said, before breaking down in tears and adding: "Oh my God, it was just horrible. I just want justice."
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