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The Herald Scotland
27-05-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Liverpool victims 'recovering well' after car incident
A 53-year-old man, who is white and from the Merseyside area, was arrested and the incident is not being treated as terror related. It's believed that he followed an ambulance onto Water Street, which was closed at the time. Initial reports stated that 27 people had been taken to hospital, with two people, one of them a child, suffering serious injuries. Liverpool City metro mayor Steve Rotherham said early on Tuesday morning that there were "still four people who are very, very ill in hospital". In an update shared outside Merseyside Police HQ, assistant chief constable Jenny Sims said: "A robust traffic plan was in place, which included local authority road closures. "It is believed the driver of the Ford Galaxy car was able to follow an ambulance onto Water Street after the roadblock was lifted so that the ambulance crew could attend to a member of the public who was having a suspected heart attack. "As we have previously stated, the incident is not being treated as terrorism. "I have no doubt regarding the impact this appalling incident has had on the victims, their families and friends, and the people who witnessed. "I can confirm, on behalf of the National Health Service, we are aware of 50 people who were treated at hospital for ongoing treatment. Of those, 11 remain in hospital. "They are all in a stable condition, and I am pleased to say that they are all recovering well." DCI Karen Jaundrill then issued an update on the suspect. She said: "We have arrested a 53-year-old man from west Derby on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences, and driving whilst unfit through drugs.
The Independent
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Police praised for releasing Liverpool parade suspect's ethnicity
Following an incident in Liverpool, Police promptly identified the suspect as a 53-year-old white man from Merseyside, a swift release of information aimed at countering online misinformation. This approach marks a change from the Southport attack, where delayed information led to misinformation and far-right unrest. Peter Williams from Liverpool John Moores University noted the shift in Merseyside Police 's information management, contrasting it with criticism received after the Southport incident. Dal Babu, former Metropolitan Police chief superintendent, called the quick release of the suspect's ethnicity and race "unprecedented," likely intended to dispel speculation of an Islamist attack. While officials like Steve Rotherham supported the decision to counter online speculation, Helen King, former Merseyside Police assistant chief constable, cautioned against expecting such disclosures routinely, citing risks to ongoing investigations and court cases.
Daily Record
27-05-2025
- Daily Record
Liverpool parade crash minute-by-minute as four people in hospital after car ploughed crowds
The city is still reeling as fans and families come to terms with what was meant to be a night of celebration. Liverpool's streets descended into chaos on Monday after a car rammed through a crowd of revellers during the city's Premier League victory parade - leaving dozens of people in hospital including children. Hundreds of thousands packed the heart of the city to cheer on Liverpool FC's open-top bus parade when a car suddenly ploughed into thick crowds attending the celebrations at around 6pm, reports the Mirror. Four children were among the 27 people confirmed to have been rushed to hospital last night, with police quickly confirming the arrest of a 53-year-old white British man believed to have been driving the vehicle at the time and that the incident was not suspected to be terror-related. Liverpool mayor Steve Rotherham confirmed four people's conditions as "very, very il" in hospital on Tuesday morning as the city takes in the situation, with new questions flooding in about the disaster. Here's everything we know so far. 5.50pm - Revellers delight in Liverpool victory Just ten minutes before the horror broke out last night, Liverpool's Strand was packed with people celebrating the city's world famous football team. The champions had arrived home and started on the long parade route in Allerton by around 2pm, with celebrations in full swing by the evening. The crowd was partying, cheering, dancing and basking in a sea of red smoke and fireworks while Calvin Harris played his son One Kiss in the background a matter of minutes before the incident. 6pm - Car rams into crowd Chaos descended at 6pm when the car smashed into the packed crowds as they moved through the central Water Street. Witnesses described the vehicle as "beeping" as it forced its way through the crowds of excited football fans. Footage taken at the scene captured the panicked screams and distressed swearing as people started panicking. People hammered on the vehicle as it failed to stop, with emergency services rushing to the scene in moments as brave locals sprang to help those hurt in the collision. The distressing video showed chaos setting in as police surrounded the car and angry fans pounded on its exterior while it tries to accelerate and reverse at the scene. Police, ambulances, and a fire engine were among first responders attending the incident, with North West Air Ambulance deploying to the scene soon after. Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said a "large number" of people were treated at the scene. Throughout the next 45 minutes, police worked tirelessly to evacuate people from the area and seal off Water Street from the general public. New images this morning show the street still shut from public access and strewn with Liverpool FC debris. 7pm - Authorities confirm arrest of white British man Police released their first statement at 7pm, confirming that one white British man from Merseyside who was allegedly driving the car was arrested. Merseyside Police said in a statement: "We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre. "We were contacted at just after 18:00 today, following reports a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street. The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained. Emergency services are currently on the scene." 7.33pm - Prime Minister releases first statement Keir Starmer addressed the incident at around 7.33pm on Monday, calling the scenes in Liverpool "appalling" and praising the swift response of emergency services. He wrote: "The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. I'm being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate." 8pm - Liverpool FC issues statement offering 'full support' Liverpool FC released a statement soon after the incident at around 8pm, with representatives for the club saying the team's "thoughts and prayers" were with those affected. The statement read: "Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident. "We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident." 10.55pm - Police confirm dozens injured Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Sims confirmed 27 people were injured in the shock collision on Monday. She also confirmed that four children were among them, with an adult and child left seriously injured. Up to 20 other people were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Inside the horror minute-by-minute as car ploughs into Liverpool parade
Liverpudlians remain in a state of shock this morning, with the city picking up the pieces after the horror Water Street collision on Monday left dozens of people in hospital The Mirror's Lucy Thornton shares latest from the scene of Liverpool parade incident Liverpool was thrown into chaos on Monday as a car ploughed through a crowd of revellers gathered in the city's centre in a sudden and shocking incident that has left dozens of people in hospital - including children. Hundreds of thousands of people were believed to be attending the Liverpool FC victory parade when a car suddenly veered into thick crowds attending the celebration at around 6pm. Four children were among the 27 people confirmed to have been rushed to hospital that evening, with police having quickly confirmed the arrest of a 53-year-old white British man believed to have been driving the vehicle at the time and that the incident was not suspected to be terror-related. Liverpool mayor Steve Rotherham has confirmed that four people are still "very, very ill" in hospital this morning as the city takes stock of the situation, with new questions being asked every minute on from the disaster. The Mirror has compiled a breakdown of the horror events of Monday - including everything we know so far. 5.50pm - Revellers bask in Liverpool victory Ten minutes before chaos broke out on Monday evening, Liverpool's Strand was heaving with people celebrating the city's world-famous football team. The champions had arrived home and started on the long parade route in Allerton by around 2pm, with celebrations in full swing by the evening. The happy crowd was partying, cheering, dancing and moving in a sea of red smoke and fireworks while Calvin Harris played his son One Kiss in the background a matter of minutes before the incident. 6pm - Car ploughs into crowd Horror hit the heart of Liverpool at 6pm on Monday when the car hit packed crowds as they moved through the central Water Street. Eyewitnesses described the vehicle as "beeping" as it forced its way through the crowds of excited football fans. Videos taken at the scene captured the panicked screams and distressed swearing as people started panicking. People could later be seen hammering on the vehicle as it failed to stop, with emergency services arriving at the scene in moments as brave locals sprang to help those injured in the collision. The distressing footage showed chaos setting in as police surrounded the car and angry fans pounded on its exterior while it tries to accelerate and reverse at the scene. Police, ambulances, and a fire engine were among first responders attending the incident, with North West Air Ambulance deploying to the scene soon after. Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said a "large number" of people were treated at the scene. Over the next 45 minutes, police worked to evacuate people from the area and seal off Water Street from the general public. New images this morning show the street still shut from public access and strewn with Liverpool FC debris. 7pm - Police confirm arrest of white British man Police released their first statement at 7pm, confirming that one white British man from Merseyside who was believed to be driving the car was arrested. Merseyside Police said in a statement: "We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre. "We were contacted at just after 18:00 today, following reports a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street. The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained. Emergency services are currently on the scene." 7.33pm - Keir Starmer releases first statement The Prime Minister addressed the incident at around 7.33pm on Monday, calling the scenes in Liverpool "appalling" and praising the swift response of emergency services. He wrote: "The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. I'm being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate." 8pm - Liverpool FC issues statement offering 'full support' Liverpool FC released a statement following the incident at around 8pm, with representatives for the club saying the team's "thoughts and prayers" were with those affected. The statement read: "Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident. "We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident." 10.55pm - Police confirm dozens injured Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Sims confirmed 27 people were injured in the shock collision on Monday. She also confirmed that four children were among them, with an adult and child left seriously injured. Up to 20 other people were treated at the scene for minor injuries. During the update, she added that the collision on Water Street is not being treated as an act of terrorism.
