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27-05-2025
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Police seek answers after car-ramming at Liverpool football parade
Football fans from the UK and abroad rallied around Liverpool on Tuesday, vowing to stand by the port city after a car-ramming injured dozens of people, four seriously, and devastated celebrations for its Premier League win. As investigators sought to answer the key question about why a driver ploughed into the crowds as the team's parade wrapped up late Monday, messages of support flooded in. A 53-year-old white British man, believed to be the driver of the car, was arrested, but police have said they are not treating the incident as terrorism. "Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are injured and affected. You'll never walk alone," said former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, echoing the club's famous anthem which only hours before had echoed joyfully around the city. King Charles III, who is currently visiting Canada, said he was "deeply shocked and saddened". "It is truly devastating to see that what should have been a joyous celebration for so many could end in such distressing circumstances," he said in a statement. At least 47 people were injured when a driver in a dark car slammed into dense crowds on Water Street, just after an open-topped bus parade with Liverpool manager Arne Slot and star players including Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk passed by. AFP | Paul ELLIS Four children were among those hurt, including one seriously. "There are still four people who are very, very ill in hospital," Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool metro region, told BBC radio. Liverpool centre had turned into a sea of red on Monday as the jubilant Reds paraded through the city to celebrate a record-equalling 20th English league title. But on Tuesday a police cordon remained in place, and the silent street was strewn with litter from the festivities. A blue and white tent covered the vehicle involved as forensic officers examined the scene. - 'Pandemonium' - Hundreds of fans gathered at Liverpool's Anfield stadium Tuesday, many having travelled from around the globe to join the celebrations. While there was relief that no one was killed, there was shock that a day of joy had ended in tragedy. "It's devastating... We were all there for the joy of the day," said Adrian Chan, 35, who had travelled from Singapore. AFP | Paul ELLIS Michael Skabara, 28, a bar owner from Poland and a Liverpool fan for 20 years after Polish player Jerzy Dudek's role in its 2005 Champions League final win, was on his first visit. He vowed he would be back. "After what happened yesterday I am definitely coming to a game as soon as I can. Life is too short," he said. Sunil Patel was with friends in a restaurant when they heard the news. Instead of a celebration "we're being told a sad story," he told AFP. Images on social media showed the car ploughing through a crowd, running over people and others bouncing off its bonnet. Other clips showed the vehicle being brought to a halt and swarmed by angry fans, who smashed the back windows as police sought to hold them back. Merseyside police are treating Monday's events as an isolated incident. "We could just see a commotion and a wave of people running back towards us," Adam Hughes, 35, told AFP. "It was pandemonium." Four people, including a child, were trapped under the car, which had to be lifted to free them, fire services said. Prime Minister Keir Starmer commended the "remarkable bravery" of the emergency services, adding that "The whole country stands with Liverpool." - 'Liverpool family' - "Our anthem has never felt more appropriate, 'You'll Never Walk Alone'," legendary former Liverpool player and manager Kenny Dalglish said. Everton, Liverpool's Merseyside rivals, said their "thoughts are with all those who have been affected". And great club rivals Manchester United wrote: "Our thoughts are with LFC and the city of Liverpool after today's awful incident." AFP | Paul ELLIS Liverpool's football history has been shadowed by tragedy. In 1989, 97 Liverpool fans died in a crush at a game in the Hillsborough stadium in Sheffield. More than 760 people were also injured in the deadliest disaster in British sporting history, which still scars the port city. Police were quick to share the ethnicity of the suspect on Monday which one former police chief termed "unprecedented". "I think that was to dampen down some of the speculation from the far-right that sort of continues on X," former Metropolitan Police chief superintendent Dal Babu told BBC radio. Liverpool FC/AFP | By Kieran Canning With Stuart Graham
France 24
27-05-2025
- France 24
Police seek answers after car-ramming at Liverpool football parade
As investigators sought to answer the key question about why a driver ploughed into the crowds as the team's parade wrapped up late Monday, messages of support flooded in. A 53-year-old white British man, believed to be the driver of the car, was arrested, but police have said they are not treating the incident as terrorism. "Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are injured and affected. You'll never walk alone," said former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, echoing the club's famous anthem which only hours before had echoed joyfully around the city. King Charles III, who is currently visiting Canada, said he was "deeply shocked and saddened". "It is truly devastating to see that what should have been a joyous celebration for so many could end in such distressing circumstances," he said in a statement. At least 47 people were injured when a driver in a dark car slammed into dense crowds on Water Street, just after an open-topped bus parade with Liverpool manager Arne Slot and star players including Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk passed by. Four children were among those hurt, including one seriously. "There are still four people who are very, very ill in hospital," Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool metro region, told BBC radio. Liverpool centre had turned into a sea of red on Monday as the jubilant Reds paraded through the city to celebrate a record-equalling 20th English league title. But on Tuesday a police cordon remained in place, and the silent street was strewn with litter from the festivities. A blue and white tent covered the vehicle involved as forensic officers examined the scene. 'Pandemonium' Hundreds of fans gathered at Liverpool's Anfield stadium Tuesday, many having travelled from around the globe to join the celebrations. While there was relief that no one was killed, there was shock that a day of joy had ended in tragedy. "It's devastating... We were all there for the joy of the day," said Adrian Chan, 35, who had travelled from Singapore. Michael Skabara, 28, a bar owner from Poland and a Liverpool fan for 20 years after Polish player Jerzy Dudek's role in its 2005 Champions League final win, was on his first visit. He vowed he would be back. "After what happened yesterday I am definitely coming to a game as soon as I can. Life is too short," he said. Sunil Patel was with friends in a restaurant when they heard the news. Instead of a celebration "we're being told a sad story," he told AFP. Images on social media showed the car ploughing through a crowd, running over people and others bouncing off its bonnet. Other clips showed the vehicle being brought to a halt and swarmed by angry fans, who smashed the back windows as police sought to hold them back. Merseyside police are treating Monday's events as an isolated incident. "We could just see a commotion and a wave of people running back towards us," Adam Hughes, 35, told AFP. "It was pandemonium." Four people, including a child, were trapped under the car, which had to be lifted to free them, fire services said. Prime Minister Keir Starmer commended the "remarkable bravery" of the emergency services, adding that "The whole country stands with Liverpool." 'Liverpool family' "Our anthem has never felt more appropriate, 'You'll Never Walk Alone'," legendary former Liverpool player and manager Kenny Dalglish said. Everton, Liverpool's Merseyside rivals, said their "thoughts are with all those who have been affected". And great club rivals Manchester United wrote: "Our thoughts are with LFC and the city of Liverpool after today's awful incident." Liverpool's football history has been shadowed by tragedy. In 1989, 97 Liverpool fans died in a crush at a game in the Hillsborough stadium in Sheffield. More than 760 people were also injured in the deadliest disaster in British sporting history, which still scars the port city. Police were quick to share the ethnicity of the suspect on Monday which one former police chief termed "unprecedented". "I think that was to dampen down some of the speculation from the far-right that sort of continues on X," former Metropolitan Police chief superintendent Dal Babu told BBC radio. © 2025 AFP
The Sun
27-05-2025
- The Sun
Horror' at Liverpool football parade crash, four in serious condition
LIVERPOOL: Britain was in shock on Tuesday as at least four people in a serious condition were receiving hospital treatment after a car ploughed into a crowd celebrating Liverpool's Premier League football victory. A 53-year-old white British man, believed to be the driver of the car, was arrested after Monday evening's incident, although police said they were not treating it as terrorism. 'There are still four people who are very, very ill in hospital and we are hoping of course that they pull through,' Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool metro region, told BBC radio. The morning newspapers splashed images of the incident across their front pages. Headlines such as 'Carnage at parade' in the Daily Mail and 'Liverpool glory turns to horror' in The Daily Telegraph summed up what had started as a jubilant night for the Reds, who paraded through the city to celebrate a record-equalling 20th English league title. In a late night press conference, emergency workers said almost 50 people were injured. A total of 27 football fans were taken to hospital, while 20 others were treated at the scene. Four children were among those hurt, including one seriously. A police cordon remained in place on Tuesday morning at the site, where litter from the previous night's festivities was strewn across the street. 'Pandemonium' 'We believe this to be an isolated incident, and we are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to it,' Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims told reporters. 'The incident is not being treated as terrorism,' she added. Hundreds of thousands of people had turned out in torrential rain to see the northwest English side's victory parade, many of them having travelled from across the country and abroad to celebrate. The bus carrying the team had passed nearby just minutes before the car ran into the crowd on Water Street, witnesses said. 'We could just see a commotion and a wave of people running back towards us,' Liverpool fan Adam Hughes, 35, told AFP. 'The police were screaming at people to get away... It was pandemonium.' Roger Downey, a supporter who was at the parade with his wife, said that 'panic' had set in amongst the crowd after police rushed past to try and stop the vehicle. Four people, including a child, were trapped under the car which had to be lifted to free them, fire services said. Prime Minister Keir Starmer commended the 'remarkable bravery shown by the police and other emergency services'. 'They are supporting and caring for those injured in these terrible events,' he said, adding that 'the whole country stands with Liverpool'. Images shared on social media showed the car ploughing through a crowd, running over people and others bouncing off its bonnet. Other clips showed the vehicle being brought to a halt and swarmed by angry fans, who smashed the back windows as police sought to hold them back. Liverpool had earlier on Monday been a sea of red as supporters packed the city's streets to celebrate winning the Premier League title with manager Arne Slot and star players including Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk. Football world united Liverpool FC said on X that they were working with Merseyside police, adding: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.' The football world united behind the club as Everton, Liverpool's Merseyside rivals, said their 'thoughts are with all those who have been affected'. Great rivals Manchester United wrote: 'Our thoughts are with LFC and the city of Liverpool after today's awful incident.' Liverpool's football history has been shadowed by tragedy. In 1989, 97 Liverpool fans died in a crush at a game in the Hillsborough stadium in Sheffield. More than 760 people were also injured in the deadliest disaster in British sporting history, which still scars the port city. Police were quick to share details about the suspect on Monday, including his ethnicity following the crash, which one former police chief termed 'unprecedented'. 'I think that was to dampen down some of the speculation from the far-right that sort of continues on X,' former Metropolitan Police chief superintendent Dal Babu told BBC radio. Almost a year ago, Liverpool and north England saw the worst riots in decades after false rumours spread that the attacker who stabbed three girls to death in nearby Southport was a Muslim immigrant.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- The Sun
Liverpool Parade Crash Leaves 4 Critical, Dozens Injured
LIVERPOOL: Britain was in shock on Tuesday as at least four people in a serious condition were receiving hospital treatment after a car ploughed into a crowd celebrating Liverpool's Premier League football victory. A 53-year-old white British man, believed to be the driver of the car, was arrested after Monday evening's incident, although police said they were not treating it as terrorism. 'There are still four people who are very, very ill in hospital and we are hoping of course that they pull through,' Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool metro region, told BBC radio. The morning newspapers splashed images of the incident across their front pages. Headlines such as 'Carnage at parade' in the Daily Mail and 'Liverpool glory turns to horror' in The Daily Telegraph summed up what had started as a jubilant night for the Reds, who paraded through the city to celebrate a record-equalling 20th English league title. In a late night press conference, emergency workers said almost 50 people were injured. A total of 27 football fans were taken to hospital, while 20 others were treated at the scene. Four children were among those hurt, including one seriously. A police cordon remained in place on Tuesday morning at the site, where litter from the previous night's festivities was strewn across the street. 'Pandemonium' 'We believe this to be an isolated incident, and we are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to it,' Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims told reporters. 'The incident is not being treated as terrorism,' she added. Hundreds of thousands of people had turned out in torrential rain to see the northwest English side's victory parade, many of them having travelled from across the country and abroad to celebrate. The bus carrying the team had passed nearby just minutes before the car ran into the crowd on Water Street, witnesses said. 'We could just see a commotion and a wave of people running back towards us,' Liverpool fan Adam Hughes, 35, told AFP. 'The police were screaming at people to get away... It was pandemonium.' Roger Downey, a supporter who was at the parade with his wife, said that 'panic' had set in amongst the crowd after police rushed past to try and stop the vehicle. Four people, including a child, were trapped under the car which had to be lifted to free them, fire services said. Prime Minister Keir Starmer commended the 'remarkable bravery shown by the police and other emergency services'. 'They are supporting and caring for those injured in these terrible events,' he said, adding that 'the whole country stands with Liverpool'. Images shared on social media showed the car ploughing through a crowd, running over people and others bouncing off its bonnet. Other clips showed the vehicle being brought to a halt and swarmed by angry fans, who smashed the back windows as police sought to hold them back. Liverpool had earlier on Monday been a sea of red as supporters packed the city's streets to celebrate winning the Premier League title with manager Arne Slot and star players including Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk. Football world united Liverpool FC said on X that they were working with Merseyside police, adding: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.' The football world united behind the club as Everton, Liverpool's Merseyside rivals, said their 'thoughts are with all those who have been affected'. Great rivals Manchester United wrote: 'Our thoughts are with LFC and the city of Liverpool after today's awful incident.' Liverpool's football history has been shadowed by tragedy. In 1989, 97 Liverpool fans died in a crush at a game in the Hillsborough stadium in Sheffield. More than 760 people were also injured in the deadliest disaster in British sporting history, which still scars the port city. Police were quick to share details about the suspect on Monday, including his ethnicity following the crash, which one former police chief termed 'unprecedented'. 'I think that was to dampen down some of the speculation from the far-right that sort of continues on X,' former Metropolitan Police chief superintendent Dal Babu told BBC radio. Almost a year ago, Liverpool and north England saw the worst riots in decades after false rumours spread that the attacker who stabbed three girls to death in nearby Southport was a Muslim immigrant.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
'Horror' at Liverpool title parade, police rule out terrorism in car ramming
Four people were "very, very ill in hospital" on Tuesday after dozens were injured the previous night when a car rammed into a crowd at Liverpool's Premier League title parade, the region's mayor said. A 53-year-old white British man, who was believed to be the driver of the car, was arrested on Monday, although police said they were not treating the incident as terrorism. "We are hoping of course that they pull through," Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool City region, told BBC radio about the four people. The morning newspapers were splashed with images of the terrible incident. Headlines such as "Horror at Liverpool parade" in The Sun daily and "Carnage at parade" in the Daily Mail summed up what should have been a jubilant night for the Reds, who were celebrating a record-equalling 20th English league title. Minutes after the players' open-topped bus passed nearby, a dark-coloured vehicle swerved through the huge crowds hitting people in its path. In a late night press conference, emergency workers said that 27 football fans were taken to hospital, including two who were seriously injured. Four children were amongst those hurt, including one seriously. - 'Horrible' - "We believe this to be an isolated incident, and we are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to it," Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims told reporters. "The incident is not being treated as terrorism," she added. Hundreds of thousands of people had turned out in torrential rain to see the northwest English side's victory parade. The bus carrying the team had passed nearby just minutes before the car ran into the crowd on Water Street, witnesses said. "It was extremely fast," said Harry Rashid, 48, from Solihull, near Birmingham, central England, who was at the parade with his wife and two young daughters. "Initially we just heard the pop, pop, pop of people just being knocked off the bonnet of the car," he told reporters. "It was horrible and you could hear the bumps as he was going over the people." - 'Remarkable bravery' - Twenty other people were treated at the scene for their injuries, in a large blue tent set up on the street. Four people, including a child, were trapped under the car and had to be removed, said Nick Searle, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service chief fire officer. Prime Minister Keir Starmer commended the "remarkable bravery shown by the police and other emergency services". "They are supporting and caring for those injured in these terrible events," he said in a statement, adding that "the whole country stands with Liverpool". Images shared on social media showed the car being brought to a halt and swarmed by angry fans, who broke the back windows as police sought to hold them back. Liverpool had earlier been a sea of red as supporters packed the city's streets to celebrate winning the Premier League title with manager Arne Slot and star players including Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk. - 'Difficult day' - Liverpool FC said on X that they were working with Merseyside police, adding: "Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident". Everton, Liverpool's Merseyside rivals, also said the club's "thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city". Liverpool's football history has been shadowed by tragedy. In 1989, 97 Liverpool fans died in a crush at a game in the Hillsborough stadium in Sheffield. More than 760 people were also injured in the deadliest disaster in British sporting history, which still scars the port city. In 1985, 39 mainly Italian fans were killed when a wall collapsed amidst disturbances between Liverpool and Juventus fans at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels. bur-aks/bc
