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Irish Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
BBC Breakfast viewers fume over 'inappropriate' segment: 'It's not needed'
On Wednesday, BBC Breakfast viewers took to various platforms to voice their displeasure at what they saw as an "inappropriate" segment on the show. Presenters Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson were in place on the iconic red sofa, prepped to update the nation with the morning's fresh news. John Watson was on hand to deliver sports news, while Carol Kirkwood joined with regular weather updates throughout the morning proceedings. The programme brought a major update on the recent developments in Liverpool, following a harrowing event where a car crashed into a crowd during Liverpool FC's Premier League celebration on Monday. Police have apprehended a 53 year old man under suspicion of attempted murder, offences related to dangerous driving, and operating a vehicle while impaired by drugs, reports the Express. The unfortunate event resulted in over 50 individuals getting injured, some of which were children, with 11 currently hospitalised; however, authorities have reported that they are stable and seem to be recovering well. Law enforcement is not regarding the situation as an act of terrorism and it's assumed to be a solitary occurrence. Sally confirmed on the show, stating: "Police are continuing to question a driver of a car that ploughed into football fans during Liverpool's Premier League victory parade." Ben then followed up with the news that the road where the incident occurred has since been reopened, before transitioning to Graham Satchell, who introduced a recorded piece about the calamity. In the distressing footage, the automobile can be seen hurtling into the crowd, triggering panicked reactions and civilians desperately fleeing the scene. Football supporters were captured punching and kicking a car, followed by hurling of bottles. A fan then opened the driver's side door, providing a look at the assailant. Sally subsequently chatted with correspondent Yunus Mulla, broadcasting directly from Liverpool with recent developments concerning the event. BBC viewers were left dismayed post-segment, after the full footage of the car was broadcasted, with numerous individuals flocking to X (formerly Twitter) to communicate their displeasure. One viewer aired their frustration: "Why do #BBCBreakfast keep showing the car in Liverpool? It is not needed and inappropriate." Another questioned the legality: "Are @BBCBreakfast even allowed to show footage of that car attack, in Liverpool?" Additionally, a third viewer shared their dismay: "Very distressing to see, and I can't imagine what the victims/families must feel." BBC Breakfast is televised every day on BBC One starting at 6 am. It comes after Nugent issued a grave warning to viewers at the beginning of Tuesday morning's show as she announced some tragic breaking news. The presenter was live from Liverpool following the car incident during Monday's celebration parade and showed the footage of the incident. The 53-year-old has presented BBC Breakfast since October 2021.
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
BBC Breakfast viewers appalled by 'distressing and inappropriate' footage - fuming 'are they even allowed to show this?!'
BBC Breakfast viewers were appalled by 'distressing and inappropriate' footage aired on the programme at just 7am - fuming 'are they even allowed to show this?!' Today's episode of the popular morning news broadcast saw hosts Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson take to the red sofa. Sally and Ben updated viewers on the latest developments in Liverpool, where a car ploughed through crowds of fans at Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade on Monday. It left 65 casualties, including four children, with 50 people treated in hospital, where 11 remain, in a stable condition and recovering well, as of yesterday. A 53-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, driving while unfit through drugs and dangerous driving offences. But many viewers disapproved of footage of the horrifying crash being shown in full on the daytime programme - arguing on X it was highly distressing and inappropriate. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Sally began today's segment on the crash: 'Police are continuing to question a driver of a car that ploughed into football fans during Liverpool's Premier League victory parade.' The crash happened just after 6pm on Monday on the city centre's Water Street, near the end of the parade route organised after the Reds won the title last month. It is 'not currently being treated as terrorism', Merseyside Police said, and is believed to be an isolated incident, with the force 'not currently looking for anyone else in relation to it'. Presenter Ben confirmed Water Street has now been reopened - before handing over to news correspondent Graham Satchell for more. His pre-recorded report showed a video of the grey Ford Galaxy people carrier driving at speed through the crowds, seen frantically fleeing in fear. Fans then began punching and kicking the car, while bottles were thrown, before someone opened the driver's door, giving a glimpse of the perpetrator. Sally then went to reporter Yunus Mulla, who spoke to the programme live from Liverpool to provide the latest updates from the ground. But viewers took to X to say the coverage was excessive, with one saying: 'Why do BBC Breakfast keep showing the car in Liverpool? It is not needed and inappropriate.' Many viewers disapproved of footage of the horrifying crash being shown in full on the daytime programme - arguing on X it was highly distressing and inappropriate Another added: 'Are BBC Breakfast even allowed to show footage of that car attack in Liverpool? 'Very distressing to see and I can't imagine what the victims/families must feel.' Someone else said: 'If the police are continuing to ask people not to share images of the incident in Liverpool, why is the BBC doing precisely that?' Merseyside Police's Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said on late Monday night: 'Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision. 'We would ask people not to share distressing content online but to send the footage or information directly to us @MerPolCC or pass on information by calling 101, quoting log 784. 'Information can also be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.' It comes after a guest on Good Morning Britain yesterday gave a harrowing first person account of how she escaped the crash by mere inches. Chelsea Yuen appeared on the ITV show to talk to Ed Balls, 58, and Susanna Reid, 54, about the terrifying event. Chelsea Yuen (right) appeared on the ITV show to talk to Ed Balls, 58, and Susanna Reid, 54, about the terrifying event Witness Chelsea heard the driver slam on his horn, which prompted her to roll out the way. But though she is grateful to be alive, she is suffering with survivor's guilt. She said: 'When the car came plummeting down, it was inevitable it was going to hit people.' She added: 'Absolutely everybody was walking up the street. 'When we heard the beeping of the driver that was coming through the crowds, that's when we looked up and seen the car coming towards us. 'We just narrowly missed being hit and we were able to jump out the way into as much safety as we could be. 'Then unfortunately, it carried on and continued into the other people behind us.' Ed then pointed out neither Chelsea nor her family members were hurt - but it was a traumatic experience that will haunt her forever. Witness Chelsea heard the driver slam on his horn, which prompted her to roll out the way Chelsea said: 'We were grateful that we were safe, we weren't hurt, but then we almost feel guilty now that children were hurt. 'The tragedy is a lot worse than we thought it was at the time. 'We didn't know what it was, we didn't know whether it was a tower or somebody or drunk or even somebody who had a heart attack while drinking. 'We just didn't know what it was. 'So, we were angry at first, then scared when we started seeing the people lying on the floor as we walked up the street a bit further.' Susanna said: 'Obviously, shocking that four people got trapped underneath the car and firefighters had to lift the car and one of those people was a child. 'That makes it so much more upsetting, doesn't it? 'This is what is so shocking. 'It's a family event, families everywhere, prams, kids on their dads' shoulders. 'Although it's an obscene amount of people that have been hurt, seriously hurt, I'm surprised there wasn't more. 'But it hurts more that there were kids involved.' Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims has said Merseyside Police believes the car was able to enter the cordoned-off parade area by following an ambulance attending to someone suffering a heart attack, for which a roadblock was temporarily lifted. 'It is believed the driver of the Ford Galaxy car involved in this incident was able to follow an ambulance onto Water Street after the roadblock was temporarily lifted so that the ambulance crew could attend to a member of the public who was having a heart attack,' she said. 'As with many large events, with event organisers, we planned for all contingencies and this included the implementation of road closures to protect pedestrians and an armed policing presence was also in place throughout the day.' The white British man who has been arrested is from the West Derby area of Liverpool. An 'extensive investigation' remains ongoing, with Merseyside Police receiving help from neighbouring forces. Prince William and Catherine released a statement yesterday afternoon (pictured) at the same time as King Charles and Queen Camilla King Charles, who is in Ottawa with Queen Camilla to mark the opening session of Canada's parliament, said they were 'deeply shocked and saddened' by the events in Liverpool Home Secretary Yvette Cooper went to Liverpool last night to meet with first responders on the scene. Prince William and Catherine released a statement yesterday afternoon at the same time as King Charles and Queen Camilla, while Princess Anne paid a surprise visit to first responders at a major hospital in Liverpool. The Prince and Princess of Wales said: 'We are deeply saddened by the scenes in Liverpool yesterday. What should have been a joyful celebration ended with tragedy. 'Our thoughts are with those who were injured and to the first responders and emergency services on the ground.' King Charles, who is in Ottawa with Queen Camilla to mark the opening session of Canada's parliament, also said they were 'deeply shocked and saddened' by the events in Liverpool. Up to one million Liverpool fans had gathered to celebrate the club winning the Premier League title with ten-mile trophy parade through the city centre. Jack Trotter, one of the victims hospitalised after the crash, said he remains in 'agony' after being discharged, describing it as 'the most horrifying incident I've ever experienced in my life'. In what has been described as an 'unprecedented' move, Merseyside Police very quickly confirmed a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area was arrested, adding the crash was not being treated as terrorism. The force was criticised following the Southport murders last summer for not releasing information about the killer's ethnicity and religion after false rumours were started online that he was a Muslim asylum seeker.
Daily Record
28-05-2025
- Daily Record
BBC Breakfast viewers complain as they're left 'distressed' over 'inappropriate' segment
BBC Breakfast viewers were left fuming on Wednesday as they complained about an "inappropriate" segment on the hit morning programme. On Wednesday, BBC Breakfast viewers expressed a uniform grievance as they aired their frustrations over what they deemed an "inappropriate" segment. Hosts Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson were stationed on the famous red sofa, ready to deliver the day's latest events from across Britain and beyond. Sports updates were presented by John Watson and the programme welcomed Carol Kirkwood who provided consistent weather forecasts throughout the broadcast. The show included a significant update regarding recent events in Liverpool following an incident where a car drove into a gathering during Liverpool FC's Premier League celebration on Monday. Police have apprehended a 53 year old man under suspicion of attempted murder, offences related to dangerous driving, and operating a vehicle while impaired by drugs, reports the Express. The unfortunate event resulted in over 50 individuals getting injured, some of which were children, with 11 currently hospitalised; however, authorities have reported that they are stable and seem to be recovering well. Law enforcement is not regarding the situation as an act of terrorism and it's assumed to be a solitary occurrence. Sally confirmed on the show, stating: "Police are continuing to question a driver of a car that ploughed into football fans during Liverpool's Premier League victory parade." Ben then followed up with the news that the road where the incident occurred has since been reopened, before transitioning to Graham Satchell, who introduced a recorded piece about the calamity. In the distressing footage, the automobile can be seen hurtling into the crowd, triggering panicked reactions and civilians desperately fleeing the scene. Football supporters were captured punching and kicking a car, followed by hurling of bottles. A fan then opened the driver's side door, providing a look at the assailant. Sally subsequently chatted with correspondent Yunus Mulla, broadcasting directly from Liverpool with recent developments concerning the event. BBC viewers were left dismayed post-segment, after the full footage of the car was broadcasted, with numerous individuals flocking to X (formerly Twitter) to communicate their displeasure. One viewer aired their frustration: "Why do #BBCBreakfast keep showing the car in Liverpool? It is not needed and inappropriate." Another questioned the legality: "Are @BBCBreakfast even allowed to show footage of that car attack, in Liverpool?" Additionally, a third viewer shared their dismay: "Very distressing to see, and I can't imagine what the victims/families must feel." BBC Breakfast is televised every day on BBC One starting at 6 am. It comes after Nugent issued a grave warning to viewers at the beginning of Tuesday morning's show as she announced some tragic breaking news. The presenter was live from Liverpool following the car incident during Monday's celebration parade and showed the footage of the incident. The 53-year-old has presented BBC Breakfast since October 2021.
BBC News
27-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Newscast Everything We Know About The Liverpool Crash, So Far
Today, a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car crashed into fans during a parade to celebrate Liverpool's title victory. The 53 year old from West Derby, in Liverpool, has also been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs and dangerous driving offences. 50 people were treated in hospital after the incident - but police say those remaining in hospital are all in a stable condition. How was this able to happen? Adam speaks to BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent and long time home affairs correspondent Tom Symonds. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast'. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren and Chris Flynn with Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
Daily Record
27-05-2025
- Daily Record
BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent issues warning as she delivers tragic breaking news live on air
BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent was live from Liverpool following the parade incident during Tuesday morning's installment of the show. BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent issued a grave warning to viewers today at the beginning of Tuesday morning's show as she announced some tragic breaking news. It comes as the presenter was live from Liverpool following the car incident during Monday's celebration parade. Introducing the programme, she said: "We are live from Liverpool city centre this morning after 47 people were injured yesterday. They had been here celebrating with Liverpool Football Club for their Premier League victory as the parade came through this very famous street at the front of Liverpool's waterfront. "Hundreds of thousands of people were here, but the scene turned into carnage. If I just step to one side, I can show you how the scene is behind me. This is where the events unfolded after a car ploughed into the crowds here in Liverpool." Nugent told BBC Breakfast viewers that 12 hours ago the road she was on had been packed with people and that a child and an adult had been seriously injured as a result, the Express reports. She added: "On top of that, another 25 further people were taken to hospital and many, many people were treated for their injuries here at the scene." Before showing the devastating footage from the paradise, she issued a warning to BBC viewers, cautioning: "I should warn you, some of these images are very distressing." Footage was then played which showed the thousands of fans celebrating the streets on Monday. The car could then be seen making its way along a closed road while bystanders tried to intervene. A voiceover explained that the vehicle had just missed BBC reporter Matt Cole, who was in attendance at the event with his family. Sally detailed a statement which had been released from Merseyside Police. It stated that a 53-year-old white British man, who they believe was behind the wheel at the time of the attack, was arrested. Part of the statement read: "The incident is not currently being treated as terrorism." During the show, Sally spoke to Steve Rotheram, the Mayor of the Liverpool City region. Speaking about the tragic incident, he said: "A day of absolute celebration of joy, of fun. Overshadowed by obviously what happened and the scenes, which I think everybody has seen on social media. "These things go around very, very quickly and really put a damper for everybody on the evening. "Of course, our thoughts are with those people who are still injured, and the sentiments that you've heard from the former players and from Everton Football Club resonates with everybody. I think everybody here feels exactly the same way." Steve shared that the police are heavily involved and currently have no update while investigations are ongoing.
