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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
What we know about the car ramming that left dozens of Liverpool fans injured
Monday began as a day of celebration for many in Liverpool, the free-spirited, soccer-loving city in northwest England. It ended in panic and horror, after a car rammed crowds and injured dozens of people, including children. Police are now picking through the details of the disturbing incident in the center of the city, which saw the vehicle tear through fans celebrating the Liverpool soccer team's Premier League title win. An arrest was quickly made, but plenty of questions remain – including why a 53-year-old man drove into a throng of people. Here's what we know. Liverpool was awash with red on Monday, with hundreds of thousands of soccer fans cramming its streets to watch an open-top bus parade celebrating the club's 20th league title. But just after 6 p.m. local time (1 p.m. ET), concern began to trickle through the crowds. Merseyside Police said they had made an arrest, 'following reports a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street.' Footage posted online appeared to show the car surrounded by fans, with a confrontation between the driver and members of the crowd. The vehicle then sped up and veered from right to left across the street, another video showed, knocking people to the ground and causing a frenzied scrum before coming to a stop. 'It was extremely fast,' eyewitness Harry Rashid told Britain's PA Media news agency. 'Initially, we just heard the pop, pop, pop of people just being knocked off the bonnet of a car.' Over the coming hours, grim details began to emerge. Nearly 50 people were injured, including 27 who were taken to the hospital and another 20 treated at the scene, authorities said at a late-night news conference on Monday. Four people, including a child, were trapped under the car and needed rescuing by firefighters, Nick Searle, the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service chief fire officer, added. And on Tuesday morning, Liverpool's metro mayor Steve Rotheram told the BBC: 'There are still four people who are very, very ill in hospital.' But there were no initial reports of fatalities, sparking hope that the worst-case outcome had been narrowly avoided. A 53-year-old White British man, believed to be the driver, was quickly arrested at the scene, according to Merseyside Police. The man is from Liverpool, police added. Officers described the collision as an 'isolated incident,' and said they were not looking for any other suspects and were not treating the incident as terrorism. Monday's incident, and the uncertainty that followed, brought back painful memories from another tragedy in the area; the horrific stabbing of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event last year in Southport, 20 miles north of Liverpool. Axel Rudakubana, 18, admitted killing the girls and stabbing 10 others in the attack, which stunned the country. He was sentenced to at least 52 years in prison in January. In the days of anger and confusion that followed the incident, misinformation about the suspect circulated online. Far-right groups promoted a false rumor that the attacker was a migrant, leading to days of race riots that saw crowds of agitators target and attack hotels housing asylum seekers. Those events may have informed the decision by Merseyside Police, which also responded to the Southport attacks, to quickly release the information that the suspect was White – an unusual step in the early hours of an investigation. 'I've never known a case like this before where they've given the ethnicity and the race of the individual who was involved in it (so quickly),' Dal Babu, the former Chief Superintendent of London's Metropolitan Police, told the BBC Tuesday. 'I think that was to dampen down some of the speculation from the far-right that sort of continues on X even as we speak.' But other factors may also be at play – including the fact that terrorism was quickly ruled out as a motive, removing some sensibilities around the information that is made public. The trophy parade was organized on a nationwide bank holiday, the day after Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy following the competition's final round of matches on Sunday. In a short statement, the club said they were in contact with police and added: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.' A swell of support also came from the rest of the football community. Everton, Liverpool's bitter on-field rivals, sent a message of support. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher called it a 'devastating end to the day.' And Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool's former manager who was on the open-top bus parade, said: 'My family and I are shocked and devastated. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are injured and affected. 'You'll never walk alone,' Klopp added, referencing the show tune famously covered by Liverpool group Gerry and Pacemakers in 1963, which is now synonymous with the team and sung by fans before every game. Its lyrics were immediately shared across social media on Monday after news of the incident emerged. The scene of the collision was quickly secured. On Tuesday morning, fireworks and other debris littered the cordoned-off street, relics of a party that turned disastrous. 'Liverpool stands together and the whole country stands with Liverpool,' British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday. The investigation into the cause and circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing. 'I've no idea how that car got there,' the area's MP Kim Johnson told reporters at the scene. 'Liverpool City Council and our emergency services are well versed in terms of supporting these types of large events and safeguarding the public with these types of events.'
CNN
27-05-2025
- Politics
- CNN
What we know about the car ramming that left dozens of Liverpool fans injured
Monday began as a day of celebration for many in Liverpool, the free-spirited, soccer-loving city in northwest England. It ended in panic and horror, after a car rammed crowds and injured dozens of people, including children. Police are now picking through the details of the disturbing incident in the center of the city, which saw the vehicle tear through fans celebrating the Liverpool soccer team's Premier League title win. An arrest was quickly made, but plenty of questions remain – including why a 53-year-old man drove into a throng of people. Here's what we know. Liverpool was awash with red on Monday, with hundreds of thousands of soccer fans cramming its streets to watch an open-top bus parade celebrating the club's 20th league title. But just after 6 p.m. local time (1 p.m. ET), concern began to trickle through the crowds. Merseyside Police said they had made an arrest, 'following reports a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street.' Footage posted online appeared to show the car surrounded by fans, with a confrontation between the driver and members of the crowd. The vehicle then sped up and veered from right to left across the street, another video showed, knocking people to the ground and causing a frenzied scrum before coming to a stop. 'It was extremely fast,' eyewitness Harry Rashid told Britain's PA Media news agency. 'Initially, we just heard the pop, pop, pop of people just being knocked off the bonnet of a car.' Over the coming hours, grim details began to emerge. Nearly 50 people were injured, including 27 who were taken to the hospital and another 20 treated at the scene, authorities said at a late-night news conference on Monday. Four people, including a child, were trapped under the car and needed rescuing by firefighters, Nick Searle, the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service chief fire officer, added. And on Tuesday morning, Liverpool's metro mayor Steve Rotheram told the BBC: 'There are still four people who are very, very ill in hospital.' But there were no initial reports of fatalities, sparking hope that the worst-case outcome had been narrowly avoided. A 53-year-old White British man, believed to be the driver, was quickly arrested at the scene, according to Merseyside Police. The man is from Liverpool, police added. Officers described the collision as an 'isolated incident,' and said they were not looking for any other suspects and were not treating the incident as terrorism. Monday's incident, and the uncertainty that followed, brought back painful memories from another tragedy in the area; the horrific stabbing of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event last year in Southport, 20 miles north of Liverpool. Axel Rudakubana, 18, admitted killing the girls and stabbing 10 others in the attack, which stunned the country. He was sentenced to at least 52 years in prison in January. In the days of anger and confusion that followed the incident, misinformation about the suspect circulated online. Far-right groups promoted a false rumor that the attacker was a migrant, leading to days of race riots that saw crowds of agitators target and attack hotels housing asylum seekers. Those events may have informed the decision by Merseyside Police, which also responded to the Southport attacks, to quickly release the information that the suspect was White – an unusual step in the early hours of an investigation. 'I've never known a case like this before where they've given the ethnicity and the race of the individual who was involved in it (so quickly),' Dal Babu, the former Chief Superintendent of London's Metropolitan Police, told the BBC Tuesday. 'I think that was to dampen down some of the speculation from the far-right that sort of continues on X even as we speak.' But other factors may also be at play – including the fact that terrorism was quickly ruled out as a motive, removing some sensibilities around the information that is made public. The trophy parade was organized on a nationwide bank holiday, the day after Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy following the competition's final round of matches on Sunday. In a short statement, the club said they were in contact with police and added: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.' A swell of support also came from the rest of the football community. Everton, Liverpool's bitter on-field rivals, sent a message of support. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher called it a 'devastating end to the day.' And Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool's former manager who was on the open-top bus parade, said: 'My family and I are shocked and devastated. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are injured and affected. 'You'll never walk alone,' Klopp added, referencing the show tune famously covered by Liverpool group Gerry and Pacemakers in 1963, which is now synonymous with the team and sung by fans before every game. Its lyrics were immediately shared across social media on Monday after news of the incident emerged. The scene of the collision was quickly secured. On Tuesday morning, fireworks and other debris littered the cordoned-off street, relics of a party that turned disastrous. 'Liverpool stands together and the whole country stands with Liverpool,' British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday. The investigation into the cause and circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing. 'I've no idea how that car got there,' the area's MP Kim Johnson told reporters at the scene. 'Liverpool City Council and our emergency services are well versed in terms of supporting these types of large events and safeguarding the public with these types of events.'
Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool parade crash suspect cannot be named after police arrested man
The driver of the car that ploughed into dozens of people in Liverpool city centre on the day of the Reds' title parade cannot be named, as no one has yet been charged over the incident Following the horrifying incident in Liverpool's city centre last night, social media has been flooded with queries about the driver's identity and the circumstances surrounding the event. Merseyside Police confirmed that the man suspected of driving a car into dozens of people in the city centre after Liverpool's title-winning parade is a 53-year-old white British local. However, as no charges have been made regarding the incident, the police are not disclosing the arrested man's name, which is standard practice in the UK. The press are also prohibited from identifying him. In a significant ruling in 2022, the Supreme Court determined that an individual under criminal investigation has a reasonable expectation of privacy and should not be named until charges are filed. When someone is charged, the police typically release their name, street address, and age, as these details form part of their legal identity and prevent individuals with the same name from being mistakenly identified as the suspect. The incident occurred around 6pm yesterday, Monday, May 26, when the city centre streets were packed with hundreds of thousands of Reds' fans. The Reds players had completed a 15km bus tour of the city, culminating in spectacular scenes on The Strand in the city centre, reports the Liverpool Echo. Last night's press briefing revealed a harrowing tally of 47 casualties from the tragedy, with 27 requiring hospitalisation. Amongst the injured were four children. Two people, including of the children, sustained serious injuries. In the chaos, the Riva Blu restaurant was swiftly transformed into an emergency triage centre, with paramedics seen administering aid on site. Merseyside Police's assistant chief constable Jenny Sims urged caution, stating: "Extensive enquiries 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." She further clarified the nature of the incident, saying: "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 currently being treated as terrorism. "We would ask that people refrain from sharing distressing footage from the incident online and please share any information directly with our investigation team." Adding to the official statements, Mersey Fire and Rescue Service's chief fire officer Nick Searle said: "Firstly, our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this incident this evening. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were informed at 6.07pm, we immediately mobilised 3 fire engines to Water Street and were in attendance in 4 minutes. "On arrival, the crews were confronted with numerous injured individuals and 4 persons trapped under a vehicle. Our teams swiftly lifted the vehicle, extricated those underneath and handed them over to our ambulance colleagues. "We then collaborated with emergency service partners to ensure casualties received medical treatment and were transported to hospital as quickly as possible. My fire crews will maintain a visible and reassuring presence in the forthcoming days and weeks." Liverpool council leader Cllr Liam Robinson appealed: "I would urge people please not to share the horrifying footage of the incident on social media - please if you have information forward it to Merseyside Police to assist their investigation. "We won't be commenting any further but will provide relevant updates as and when we know more and it is appropriate to do so. Once again, our hearts go out to all those affected. "Liverpool is a city that has a proud history of coming together and supporting each other during challenging times. I've no doubt that will again be the case over the coming days and weeks."
Irish Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Why Liverpool parade crash suspect cannot currently be named
Since the shocking incident in Liverpool's city centre unfolded, social media has been flooded with queries about the identity of the driver and the circumstances surrounding the incident. Merseyside Police have swiftly confirmed that the man, suspected of being behind the wheel when a car ploughed into dozens of people in the city centre following Liverpool's title-winning parade, is a 53 year-old white British local. However, as no charges have been brought in connection to the incident, the police are not disclosing the arrested man's name. The press are also prohibited from identifying him. In a groundbreaking judgement in 2022, the UK's Supreme Court ruled that an individual under criminal investigation has a reasonable expectation of privacy and has the right to remain unnamed by the media until charges are filed. When someone is charged, the police typically release their name, street address and age, as these details form part of their legal identity and prevent individuals with the same name from being mistakenly identified as the suspect. The incident occurred at around 6pm Monday, May 26, when the city centre streets were packed with hundreds of thousands of Reds' fans. The Reds players had embarked on a 15km bus tour of the city, culminating in spectacular scenes on The Strand in the city centre, reports the Liverpool Echo. In a press briefing, it was confirmed that the chaos left 47 people injured, with 27 needing hospital treatment. Among those harmed were four children, with two, including one child, suffering serious injuries. The Riva Blu eatery was swiftly transformed into an emergency triage centre, as paramedics were seen attending to casualties inside. Merseyside's top cop, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims, urged caution, stating: "Extensive enquiries 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." She reassured the public, noting: "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 currently being treated as terrorism." She further asked for restraint from the public, saying: "We would ask that people refrain from sharing distressing footage from the incident online and please share any information directly with our investigation team." Adding to the response, Mersey Fire and Rescue Service's chief Nick Searle expressed solidarity with the victims: "Firstly, our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this incident this evening. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were informed at 6.07pm, we immediately mobilised 3 fire engines to Water Street and were in attendance in 4 minutes. "On arrival the crews were met with numerous injured people and 4 persons trapped under a vehicle. Our crews rapidly lifted the vehicle, removed people from beneath and passed them to our ambulance colleagues. "We then worked with emergency service partners to ensure casualties received medical treatment and transport to hospital as quickly as possible. My fire crews will maintain a visible and reassuring presence in the coming days and weeks." Liverpool council leader Cllr Liam Robinson said: "I would appeal for people please not to share the horrifying footage of the incident on social media - please if you have information forward it to Merseyside Police to help them with their investigation. "We won't be commenting any further but will provide relevant updates as and when we know more and it is appropriate again, our hearts go out to all those affected. "Liverpool is a city that has a proud history of coming together and supporting each other during challenging times. I've no doubt that will again be the case over the coming days and weeks."
Irish Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Why man arrested over Liverpool parade crash cannot currently be named
Following the shocking incident in Liverpool's city centre on Monday, social media has been flooded with queries about the driver's identity and the circumstances surrounding the event. Merseyside Police have swiftly confirmed that the suspect, believed to be the driver who ploughed a car into dozens of people in the city centre following Liverpool's title-winning parade, is a 53-year-old white British man from the local area. However, as no charges have been filed in connection with the incident, the police are not disclosing the arrested man's name. The press is also prohibited from identifying him. In a landmark decision in 2022, the UK's Supreme Court ruled that individuals under criminal investigation have a reasonable expectation of privacy and should not be named by the media until charges are brought against them. Once someone is charged, the police typically release their name, street address and age, as these details form part of their legal identity and help prevent misidentification of individuals with the same name. The incident occurred around 6pm yesterday, Monday, May 26, when the city centre streets were teeming with hundreds of thousands of Reds' fans. The Reds players had completed a 15km bus tour of the city, culminating in spectacular scenes on The Strand in the city centre, reports the Liverpool Echo. At a press conference held on Monday night, officials confirmed a total of 47 individuals were hurt, with 27 hospitalised, including four minors. Among the injured were two severe cases, one being a child. Meanwhile, local eatery Riva Blu temporarily transformed into an emergency response centre, where paramedics provided on-site care. Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims addressed the situation: "Extensive enquiries 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 currently being treated as terrorism. "We would ask that people refrain from sharing distressing footage from the incident online and please share any information directly with our investigation team." Chief Fire Officer Nick Searle of Mersey Fire and Rescue Service voiced: "Firstly, our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this incident this evening. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were informed at 6.07pm, we immediately mobilised 3 fire engines to Water Street and were in attendance in 4 minutes. "On arrival the crews were met with numerous injured people and 4 persons trapped under a vehicle. Our crews rapidly lifted the vehicle, removed people from beneath and passed them to our ambulance colleagues. "We then worked with emergency service partners to ensure casualties received medical treatment and transport to hospital as quickly as possible. My fire crews will maintain a visible and reassuring presence in the coming days and weeks." Liverpool council leader Cllr Liam Robinson appealed: "I would appeal for people please not to share the horrifying footage of the incident on social media - please if you have information forward it to Merseyside Police to help them with their investigation. "We won't be commenting any further but will provide relevant updates as and when we know more and it is appropriate again, our hearts go out to all those affected. "Liverpool is a city that has a proud history of coming together and supporting each other during challenging times. I've no doubt that will again be the case over the coming days and weeks." Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email.
