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Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Youngest victim injured at Liverpool parade is 9 years old
All 79 people injured are understood to be British, and the eldest victim was 78. Merseyside Police said on Thursday in response to journalists' questions asked at a press conference on Tuesday. The force declined to answer what drug the 53-year-old man, who remains in custody, is suspected of taking, saying: 'We wouldn't go into this detail at this stage of the investigation.' Arne Slot has expressed his admiration for the emergency response to the serious incident that occurred during our trophy parade. Our head coach was due to receive two accolades at the LMA occasion tonight but withdrew in solidarity with those affected by the incident on Monday. — Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 27, 2025 The man is being described a 'white British' and 'from the Liverpool area'. The incident occurred around 6.10pm on Water Street, shortly after Liverpool's open-top tour bus passed by on the Strand at the end of its 10-mile route. The BBC reported that the car was travelling down Water Street towards the Strand when it collided with the pedestrians. Liverpool FC held an open-top bus parade to celebrate its Premier League triumph, with hundreds of thousands of fans lining the streets along the 10-mile route. At the time, Prime Minister Kier Starmer took to social media to address what had happened. He said: 'The scenes in Liverpool are appalling. 'My thoughts are with all those injured or affected. Recommended reading: 'I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident." A fundraising campaign set up for those affected has raised more than £30,000, including a £10,000 donation from the Jamie Carragher 23 Foundation, the former Liverpool player's charity. The Liverpool Spirit Appeal was set up by the Community Foundation for Merseyside, in partnership with Liverpool City Council, and Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS), and money raised will be distributed to those experiencing physical or psychological injuries as a result of the incident, as well as to community organisations.
South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- South Wales Argus
Police say youngest victim injured in Liverpool parade crash is 9 years old
All 79 people injured are understood to be British, and the eldest victim was 78. (Image: PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The youngest victim injured in the Liverpool title parade crash on Monday was aged just nine, police said. All 79 people injured are understood to be British, and the eldest victim was 78. Merseyside Police said on Thursday in response to journalists' questions asked at a press conference on Tuesday. The force declined to answer what drug the 53-year-old man, who remains in custody, is suspected of taking, saying: 'We wouldn't go into this detail at this stage of the investigation.' Arne Slot has expressed his admiration for the emergency response to the serious incident that occurred during our trophy parade. Our head coach was due to receive two accolades at the LMA occasion tonight but withdrew in solidarity with those affected by the incident on Monday. — Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 27, 2025 The man is being described a 'white British' and 'from the Liverpool area'. The incident occurred around 6.10pm on Water Street, shortly after Liverpool's open-top tour bus passed by on the Strand at the end of its 10-mile route. The BBC reported that the car was travelling down Water Street towards the Strand when it collided with the pedestrians. Liverpool FC held an open-top bus parade to celebrate its Premier League triumph, with hundreds of thousands of fans lining the streets along the 10-mile route. At the time, Prime Minister Kier Starmer took to social media to address what had happened. He said: 'The scenes in Liverpool are appalling. 'My thoughts are with all those injured or affected. Recommended reading: 'I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident." A fundraising campaign set up for those affected has raised more than £30,000, including a £10,000 donation from the Jamie Carragher 23 Foundation, the former Liverpool player's charity. The Liverpool Spirit Appeal was set up by the Community Foundation for Merseyside, in partnership with Liverpool City Council, and Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS), and money raised will be distributed to those experiencing physical or psychological injuries as a result of the incident, as well as to community organisations.
North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Youngest victim injured at Liverpool parade is 9 years old
All 79 people injured are understood to be British, and the eldest victim was 78. Merseyside Police said on Thursday in response to journalists' questions asked at a press conference on Tuesday. The force declined to answer what drug the 53-year-old man, who remains in custody, is suspected of taking, saying: 'We wouldn't go into this detail at this stage of the investigation.' Arne Slot has expressed his admiration for the emergency response to the serious incident that occurred during our trophy parade. Our head coach was due to receive two accolades at the LMA occasion tonight but withdrew in solidarity with those affected by the incident on Monday. The man is being described a 'white British' and 'from the Liverpool area'. The incident occurred around 6.10pm on Water Street, shortly after Liverpool's open-top tour bus passed by on the Strand at the end of its 10-mile route. The BBC reported that the car was travelling down Water Street towards the Strand when it collided with the pedestrians. Liverpool FC held an open-top bus parade to celebrate its Premier League triumph, with hundreds of thousands of fans lining the streets along the 10-mile route. At the time, Prime Minister Kier Starmer took to social media to address what had happened. He said: 'The scenes in Liverpool are appalling. 'My thoughts are with all those injured or affected. Recommended reading: Royal family 'shocked and saddened' to hear of Liverpool parade crash In Pictures: Aftermath of Liverpool victory parade car crash Former Liverpool players 'horrified' by 'heartbreaking' parade crash 'I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident." A fundraising campaign set up for those affected has raised more than £30,000, including a £10,000 donation from the Jamie Carragher 23 Foundation, the former Liverpool player's charity. The Liverpool Spirit Appeal was set up by the Community Foundation for Merseyside, in partnership with Liverpool City Council, and Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS), and money raised will be distributed to those experiencing physical or psychological injuries as a result of the incident, as well as to community organisations.
Rhyl Journal
5 days ago
- Rhyl Journal
Youngest victim injured at Liverpool parade is 9 years old
All 79 people injured are understood to be British, and the eldest victim was 78. Merseyside Police said on Thursday in response to journalists' questions asked at a press conference on Tuesday. The force declined to answer what drug the 53-year-old man, who remains in custody, is suspected of taking, saying: 'We wouldn't go into this detail at this stage of the investigation.' Arne Slot has expressed his admiration for the emergency response to the serious incident that occurred during our trophy parade. Our head coach was due to receive two accolades at the LMA occasion tonight but withdrew in solidarity with those affected by the incident on Monday. The man is being described a 'white British' and 'from the Liverpool area'. The incident occurred around 6.10pm on Water Street, shortly after Liverpool's open-top tour bus passed by on the Strand at the end of its 10-mile route. The BBC reported that the car was travelling down Water Street towards the Strand when it collided with the pedestrians. Liverpool FC held an open-top bus parade to celebrate its Premier League triumph, with hundreds of thousands of fans lining the streets along the 10-mile route. At the time, Prime Minister Kier Starmer took to social media to address what had happened. He said: 'The scenes in Liverpool are appalling. 'My thoughts are with all those injured or affected. Recommended reading: Royal family 'shocked and saddened' to hear of Liverpool parade crash In Pictures: Aftermath of Liverpool victory parade car crash Former Liverpool players 'horrified' by 'heartbreaking' parade crash 'I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident." A fundraising campaign set up for those affected has raised more than £30,000, including a £10,000 donation from the Jamie Carragher 23 Foundation, the former Liverpool player's charity. The Liverpool Spirit Appeal was set up by the Community Foundation for Merseyside, in partnership with Liverpool City Council, and Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS), and money raised will be distributed to those experiencing physical or psychological injuries as a result of the incident, as well as to community organisations.
South Wales Guardian
5 days ago
- South Wales Guardian
Youngest victim injured at Liverpool parade is 9 years old
All 79 people injured are understood to be British, and the eldest victim was 78. Merseyside Police said on Thursday in response to journalists' questions asked at a press conference on Tuesday. The force declined to answer what drug the 53-year-old man, who remains in custody, is suspected of taking, saying: 'We wouldn't go into this detail at this stage of the investigation.' Arne Slot has expressed his admiration for the emergency response to the serious incident that occurred during our trophy parade. Our head coach was due to receive two accolades at the LMA occasion tonight but withdrew in solidarity with those affected by the incident on Monday. The man is being described a 'white British' and 'from the Liverpool area'. The incident occurred around 6.10pm on Water Street, shortly after Liverpool's open-top tour bus passed by on the Strand at the end of its 10-mile route. The BBC reported that the car was travelling down Water Street towards the Strand when it collided with the pedestrians. Liverpool FC held an open-top bus parade to celebrate its Premier League triumph, with hundreds of thousands of fans lining the streets along the 10-mile route. At the time, Prime Minister Kier Starmer took to social media to address what had happened. He said: 'The scenes in Liverpool are appalling. 'My thoughts are with all those injured or affected. Recommended reading: Royal family 'shocked and saddened' to hear of Liverpool parade crash In Pictures: Aftermath of Liverpool victory parade car crash Former Liverpool players 'horrified' by 'heartbreaking' parade crash 'I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident." A fundraising campaign set up for those affected has raised more than £30,000, including a £10,000 donation from the Jamie Carragher 23 Foundation, the former Liverpool player's charity. The Liverpool Spirit Appeal was set up by the Community Foundation for Merseyside, in partnership with Liverpool City Council, and Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS), and money raised will be distributed to those experiencing physical or psychological injuries as a result of the incident, as well as to community organisations.
