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Rhyl Journal
27-05-2025
- Rhyl Journal
Man detained after car collides with pedestrians during Liverpool title parade
Emergency services descended on Water Street after Merseyside Police were contacted just after 6pm on Monday with reports of the incident. The car stopped at the scene and a man was detained. The Prime Minister and the Home Secretary are being kept updated about the events, the PA news agency understands. People were injured in the incident, with images capturing someone being taken away on a stretcher and a man walking with his arm around a police officer for support. Footage showed police cordons in place around the heavily littered road, with a large police presence, ambulances and a fire engine also at the scene. A spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service said: 'We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services. 'Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible.' Liverpool Riverside MP Kim Johnson, whose seat includes the city centre, said: 'I sincerely hope all those involved are safe and get home to their loved ones soon.' A spokesman for Liverpool City Council confirmed the local authority was liaising with police about the incident. Liverpool held an open-top bus parade to celebrate their Premier League triumph, with fans lining the streets along the 10-mile route. Councillor John Hughes estimated in excess of one million people were attending, beating the 750,000 present for the 2019 Champions League parade. Hundreds ignored police advice not to climb on structures – or adhere to the 'no pyro' request – as every vantage point, ranging from multi-storey car parks, scaffolding, rooftops, on top of petrol stations, traffic lights and lampposts, was taken.
North Wales Chronicle
27-05-2025
- North Wales Chronicle
Man detained after car collides with pedestrians during Premier League parade
Emergency services descended on Water Street after Merseyside Police were contacted just after 6pm on Monday with reports of the incident. The car stopped at the scene and a man was detained. The Prime Minister and the Home Secretary are being kept updated about the events, the PA news agency understands. People were injured in the incident, with images capturing someone being taken away on a stretcher and a man walking with his arm around a police officer for support. Footage showed police cordons in place around the heavily littered road, with a large police presence, ambulances and a fire engine also at the scene. A spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said: 'We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services. 'Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible.' Liverpool Riverside MP Kim Johnson, whose seat includes the city centre, said: 'I sincerely hope all those involved are safe and get home to their loved ones soon.' While a spokesman for Liverpool City Council confirmed the local authority is liaising with police about the incident. Liverpool FC held an open-top bus parade to celebrate its Premier League triumph, with fans lining the streets along the 10-mile route. Councillor John Hughes estimated in excess of one million people were attending, beating the 750,000 present for the 2019 Champions League parade. Hundreds ignored police advice not to climb on structures – or adhere to the 'no pyro' request – as every vantage point, ranging from multi-storey car parks, scaffolding, rooftops, on top of petrol stations, traffic lights and lamp posts, was taken.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
17 injured after man drives car into crowd at Liverpool Premier League parade
Seventeen people were injured Monday after a man drove a car into a crowd at Liverpool's Premier League parade, according to multiple media reports. Merseyside police confirmed they were called to the scene after "a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street." The man driving the car was detained by police. I sincerely hope all those involved are safe and get home to their loved ones soon ❤️ — Kim Johnson (@KimJohnsonMP) May 26, 2025 Emergency services arrived on scene to treat those injured in the crash. An air ambulance was called in to assist. Police also set up an inflatable tent at the scene. Merseyside police said they would "issue more updates" on the situation when available. Liverpool issued a statement Monday offering "thoughts and prayers" to the injured. The team said it would offer "full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident." Fans packed the streets to celebrate Liverpool winning the Premier League title. Liverpool officially won the title with a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on Sunday. The team technically wrapped up the title after defeating Tottenham in April, but weren't awarded the trophy until Sunday. The win marked the first time since the 2019-20 season Liverpool won the Premier League. It was the 20th time in franchise history Liverpool won the Premier League. The parade took place on a bank holiday — a public holiday in the United Kingdom. Prior to the parade, the team said roughly 1 million people were expected in Liverpool due to the holiday. This story will be updated.
South Wales Argus
26-05-2025
- South Wales Argus
Man detained after car collides with pedestrians during Liverpool title parade
Emergency services descended on Water Street after Merseyside Police were contacted just after 6pm on Monday with reports of the incident. The car stopped at the scene and a man was detained. Emergency services descended on Water Street (Danny Lawson/PA) The Prime Minister and the Home Secretary are being kept updated about the events, the PA news agency understands. People were injured in the incident, with images capturing someone being taken away on a stretcher and a man walking with his arm around a police officer for support. Footage showed police cordons in place around the heavily littered road, with a large police presence, ambulances and a fire engine also at the scene. A spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service said: 'We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services. 'Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible.' Liverpool Riverside MP Kim Johnson, whose seat includes the city centre, said: 'I sincerely hope all those involved are safe and get home to their loved ones soon.' A spokesman for Liverpool City Council confirmed the local authority was liaising with police about the incident. A man leant on a police officer for support (Owen Humphreys/PA) Liverpool held an open-top bus parade to celebrate their Premier League triumph, with fans lining the streets along the 10-mile route. Councillor John Hughes estimated in excess of one million people were attending, beating the 750,000 present for the 2019 Champions League parade. Hundreds ignored police advice not to climb on structures – or adhere to the 'no pyro' request – as every vantage point, ranging from multi-storey car parks, scaffolding, rooftops, on top of petrol stations, traffic lights and lampposts, was taken.
Powys County Times
26-05-2025
- Powys County Times
Man detained after car collides with pedestrians during Liverpool title parade
A man has been detained after a car collided with pedestrians in the city centre during Liverpool's Premier League victory parade. Emergency services descended on Water Street after Merseyside Police were contacted just after 6pm on Monday with reports of the incident. The car stopped at the scene and a man was detained. The Prime Minister and the Home Secretary are being kept updated about the events, the PA news agency understands. People were injured in the incident, with images capturing someone being taken away on a stretcher and a man walking with his arm around a police officer for support. Footage showed police cordons in place around the heavily littered road, with a large police presence, ambulances and a fire engine also at the scene. A spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service said: 'We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services. 'Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible.' Liverpool Riverside MP Kim Johnson, whose seat includes the city centre, said: 'I sincerely hope all those involved are safe and get home to their loved ones soon.' A spokesman for Liverpool City Council confirmed the local authority was liaising with police about the incident. Liverpool held an open-top bus parade to celebrate their Premier League triumph, with fans lining the streets along the 10-mile route. Councillor John Hughes estimated in excess of one million people were attending, beating the 750,000 present for the 2019 Champions League parade. Hundreds ignored police advice not to climb on structures – or adhere to the 'no pyro' request – as every vantage point, ranging from multi-storey car parks, scaffolding, rooftops, on top of petrol stations, traffic lights and lampposts, was taken.
