28-05-2025
Comedian's shows cancelled after he makes joke about Liverpool parade crash
A comedian has had his shows cancelled after he made a 'horrific' joke about the Liverpool parade crash which left 79 injured.
Andrew Lawrence wrote on X: 'To be fair, if I was in Liverpool, I'd drive through crowds of people to get the f**k out of there as well.'
His upcoming gig in Essex has been cancelled, with a number of people contacting the venue to complain about the joke.
Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance CIC called him 'an embarrassment to the comedic profession', and actor Barry Sloane wrote: 'You absolute disgrace.'
Caddies Southend said on X: 'The event organisers who had hired our Comedy Club for the Andrew Lawrence night, have cancelled the event.
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'We do not condone or support the comment that has been made online, and we send everyone impacted by the tragic events in Liverpool our support and prayers.'
The comedian responded, saying the venue lost 'their courage' after being bombarded with messages.
He wrote: 'Understandable, but disappointing. I will reschedule for later in the year at a different venue Southend, sorry for the inconvenience, have a great day.'
Seven people remain in hospital two days after the Ford Galaxy drove into football fans in Water Street enjoying a victory parade.
Four children are among the 79 injured, after some fans became trapped under the vehicle's wheels.
Footage has emerged of the moment a 53-year-old man from West Derby, Liverpool was pulled out of his car before being arrested for attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs.
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