Liverpool parade crash: Four people seriously hurt, report says
Authorities arrested a 53-year-old British man at the scene on May 26 as dozens of revelers celebrating Liverpool's Premier League championship were left injured and required medical attention. Officials were quick to say they did not believe the incident was terrorism-related and believe the suspect acted alone.
More: At least 47 injured after car plowed into soccer fans in Liverpool; suspect arrested
Hundreds-of-thousands of people had descended on the parade route to see the Liverpool team and its staff travel through the city center on an open-top bus with the Premier League trophy.
Videos posted online show a gray minivan plowing into the dense crowd, sending people flying into the air and dragging others under the vehicle. When the van came to a stop, the crowd charged at the driver and began smashing the windows before police intervened.
Within hours of the incident, officials said they arrested a 53-year-old British man from the Liverpool area.
As of Tuesday, authorities have not released the suspect's name or any additional information about how or why he drove into the crowd.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told broadcasters that he sends his thoughts and prayers to the Liverpool community after "scenes of joy turned to utter horror."
"Liverpool stands together and the whole country stands with them," he said, adding, "Today is a day for thinking about all those impacted by this and being absolutely clear that we stand with them."
Contributing: Eduardo Cuevas and Michael Loria; Reuters
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