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The Journal
4 days ago
- The Journal
Number of people injured in Liverpool victory parade crash rises to 109
THE NUMBER OF people reported injured after a car drove into crowds at Liverpool's victory parade has risen to more than 100, police have said. Four people remained in hospital on Monday, a week on from the incident which happened on Water Street, in the city centre, just after 6pm. In an update, a Merseyside Police spokesman said: 'The number of people reported to have been injured currently stands at 109.' Last week, police said 79 people had been injured. Paul Doyle, 53, has been charged in connection with the crash and appeared in court last week. Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson said: 'This is a complex and constantly evolving investigation and we are still working through and assessing those reporting being injured and our inquiries remain ongoing. 'I would like to thank everyone who has been in touch with us so far to give witness accounts or supply information or video footage. The response so far has been of great assistance in progressing the investigation. 'We have had more than 500 submissions to the Major Incident Police Portal (MIPP) and a team of detectives are currently working through the information provided. Advertisement Police officers at the scene in Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool. PA PA 'I would continue to appeal for anyone who has information and is yet to come forward to please get in touch as a matter of urgency.' Those injured and their families are being supported by specialist officers and police are being assisted in the investigation by forces in Greater Manchester, Cumbria, Lancashire, North Wales and Cheshire. Doyle, reported to be a former Royal Marine, from Croxteth, Liverpool, is charged with two counts of wounding with intent, two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and one count of dangerous driving. The offences relate to six victims, including two children aged 11 and 17. He was remanded in custody after appearing at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday and is due appear for a plea hearing on 14 August. Police and emergency personnel at the scene on Water Street, Liverpool. PA PA Detective Superintendent Wilson said: 'As a person has now been charged in connection with this incident, I would like to remind people not to speculate or share information or footage which could in any way jeopardise the case. 'We understand that emotions are still running high, and people are seeking answers, but it is vital that we allow the matter to go through the judicial process.' Police previously said they believed the car that struck pedestrians was able to follow an ambulance crew attending to someone suffering a heart attack after a road block during Liverpool FC's celebrations was temporarily lifted.
Sky News
27-05-2025
- General
- Sky News
Liverpool parade latest: Suspect arrested for attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug offences after collision
Witness: 'All you heard was screaming, it was disgusting' By Ella Griffith, North of England producer in Liverpool Hannah and Gavin came from Pembrokeshire to celebrate Liverpool's Premier League title win yesterday. One of the best days of Gavin's life quickly turned into one of the worst. "All you heard was screaming," he says, getting tearful. "It was disgusting, just screams and people scared for their lives." The bottom of Water Street, opposite the Liver Building, is still cordoned off with police tape and dozens of media organisations reporting on what happened last night. A number of police officers are standing guard, and 50 metres up the road, a large white police van is blocking the road and the view of the town hall. Discarded bottles, rubbish and a bike remain untouched. Hannah said they'd had an "amazing day" but is traumatised this morning, shaking as she spoke. She was on Water Street and didn't see the car, but heard the screaming, the police shouting for people to go, and people lying on the floor. She said she heard someone saying a child had been hurt. Hannah added that people didn't realise what had happened, and she panicked as she tried to find her partner Gavin.
ITV News
27-05-2025
- ITV News
Everything we know as car crashes into fans during Liverpool FC parade
Almost 50 people have been injured - with four "very, very ill in hospital" - after a car ploughed into a crowd of people during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade. A 53-year-old white, British man, from the Liverpool area has been arrested. Footage of the incident, which was circulating online appeared to show the vehicle speed up as it veered into pedestrians on both sides of Water Street, in Liverpool. Here is what we know so far from the events of Monday 26 May. Hundreds of thousands of Liverpool fans packed out the city centre as the club celebrated their Premier League victory with a parade. Supporters took up every available vantage point along the 15km open-top bus route, as it began at 2.30pm and culminated on The Strand near to the city's famous Liver Building. A car, described by witnesses as a "grey people carrier" enters Water Street, adjacent to The Strand - where the parade was ending - and begins to drive at the crowds. Footage of the incident, circulating online, appears to show the vehicle speed up as it veers into pedestrians on both sides. Fans are believed to have surrounded the car attempting to bring it to a halt, smashing windows and banging on the vehicle. Shortly after 6pm - man arrested Emergency services begin receiving calls, and officers surrounded the car as witnesses attempted to stop the driver. A 53-year-old white, British man from the Liverpool area was eventually detained by police. Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said the incident is not being treated as terrorism. She told a press conference: 'The car stopped at the scene and a 53-year-old white, British man from the Liverpool area was arrested. 'We believe him to be the driver of the vehicle. 'Extensive inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision, and it is vital that people do not speculate or spread misinformation on social media. 'I know that people will understandably be concerned by what has happened tonight. 'What I can tell you is that we believe this to be an isolated incident, and we are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to it. 'The incident is not being treated as terrorism.' Multiple fans injured Close to 50 fans are injured in the incident - 27 people were taken to hospital and 20 people were treated at the scene, with four children among the injured. Two of those taken to hospital, including one of the children, suffered serious injuries. Firefighters rescued four people, including a child, who were trapped under the car. Nick Searle, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer said: 'On arrival, the crews were met with numerous injured… and four persons trapped under a vehicle. 'Our crews rapidly lifted the vehicle, removed three adults and one child from beneath and passed them to our ambulance service colleagues. 'We then worked with emergency service partners to ensure casualties received medical treatment and transport to hospital as quickly as possible.' Tuesday morning - 26 May A police cordon remains in place on Water Street, stretching back past the Town Hall, along Dale Street to Moorfields, where traffic was being diverted away from the road. A police van was parked in front of a blue tent on the road with officers were stationed along the street. Empty bottles and cans littered the road and a Liverpool flag was attached to the top of traffic lights. The Strand had been reopened to traffic as usual. Liverpool City Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram said four people are still 'very, very ill in hospital' following the incident. He said: 'The actual incident in Water Street will live with those people for all the wrong reasons, and that's where we have to really focus our minds. 'There are still four people who are very, very ill in hospital and we are hoping of course that they pull through very, very quickly.' What has been said? Liverpool FC said in a statement that the club was in 'direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of the trophy parade'. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident,' a post on X read. 'We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident.' Well-wishes flowed from other Premier League clubs, including Everton, Manchester United and Manchester City. In a statement, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: 'The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected.' He later added: 'Tonight, I have spoken to Steve Rotheram about the terrible events in Liverpool and the remarkable bravery shown by the police and other emergency services. 'They are supporting and caring for those injured in these terrible events. 'Everyone, especially children, should be able to celebrate their heroes without this horror. 'The city has a long and proud history of coming together through difficult times. 'Liverpool stands together and the whole country stands with Liverpool.'
