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BBC News
26-05-2025
- BBC News
What we know about the Liverpool FC parade incident
A 53-year-old man has been arrested after a car hit a number of pedestrians in Liverpool city centre during the Premier League victory and videos shared on social media have shown the vehicle driving through a crowd as people are still emerging but here is what we know so far. Live: Police to give update after car ploughs into crowd at Liverpool FC parade'It missed us by inches': Witnesses describe car driving into crowds at Liverpool FC parade What happened? A car collided with a number of pedestrians on Water Street just after 18:00, Merseyside Police a statement the force said: "We were contacted at just after 18:00 today, Monday 26 May, 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."Police later said a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area had been arrested and that he was believed to be the driver. The incident is not being treated as terror-related and is believed to be isolated, police ambulance service said 27 people had been taken to hospital for treatment, with two, including one child, seriously 20 people were treated for injuries at the children were among the people including a child were lifted from beneath the car, Merseyside chief fire Nick Searle said. What did witnesses see? Video from the scene shows the car ploughing into the a group of people then speeding up before coming to a footage shows people striking the car after it stopped, with the back windscreen from the aftermath show numerous emergency service vehicles One eyewitness, BBC reporter Matt Cole, described seeing a car coming through the crowd that "just wasn't stopping". He said it was being chased by a group of men "who were trying to bang on the side of it and throw things at it".He estimated the car was travelling at "more than 20 [mph]".He said his initial assumption was that the driver just wanted to "barge through crowds because they didn't want to wait".Another witness, Matthew O'Carroll, 28, from Runcorn, saw the car approaching the top of Water said the vehicle had been going at a "decent" speed and that the driver had been beeping as he went through the crowd. Where did it happen? Water Street is near the Strand, where moments before the incident occurred Liverpool FC paraded the Premier League trophy from the top of a of people had come out to celebrate the team's victory and the incident occurred about a mile before the parade's finishing point. What has been said? Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is being kept updated on the latest developments and said in a statement that what has happened in Liverpool as "appalling".He posted on X: "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."Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the pictures were "deeply worrying". "My thoughts are with all those affected, and the emergency services as they respond to what appears a horrific incident," she FC said it was in contact with the police and its "thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident", while rivals Everton FC echoed the said in a statement: "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."Liverpool's staff celebrations are understood to have been postponed because of the Premier League has also released a statement, saying "everyone at the Premier League is shocked by the appalling events in Liverpool this evening, and our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected."We have been in contact with Liverpool FC and have offered our full support following this serious incident."
The Independent
26-05-2025
- The Independent
How Liverpool car crash unfolded after vehicle ploughs into fans during victory parade
A man has been detained after a car hit pedestrians in Liverpool city centre during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade. Emergency services were called to Water Street after Merseyside Police were contacted just after 6pm on Monday with reports of the incident. The car stopped at the scene and a man was detained. Here is everything we know so far. What happened? A car drove into a large crowd of football supporters in Liverpool during the football club's victory parade, which was taking place in the city centre after the team won the Premier League. Large numbers had gathered to watch the parade when the incident happened on Water Street at around 6pm. Police said a car drove into pedestrians and a man was detained at the scene. It is not known if anyone has been injured. Who was injured? It has not been confirmed if anyone has been injured. A spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said: 'We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services. 'Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible.' What do we know about the arrest? Police said a 53-year-old white British man from the Merseryside area has been arrested. A police spokesperson said: 'We would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight's incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre. 'We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area. '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 on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.' Counter terror police are said to be assisting Merseyside Police with inquiries. What have other public figures said about it? The prime minister and the home secretary are being kept updated about the events. Sir Keir Starmer said: '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.' Liverpool Riverside MP Kim Johnson, whose seat includes the city centre, said: 'I sincerely hope all those involved are safe and get home to their loved ones soon.' While a spokesman for Liverpool City Council confirmed the local authority is liaising with police about the incident. Water Street map: xxxx What have eyewitnesses said? Witness Natasha Rinaldi, who was watching the parade from her friend's living room, told Sky News: 'It was so loud. People sounded desperate. 'And then we looked out the window and we saw the car (had) run over people. 'Then people started rushing to go after the driver and they tried to break the car. The police did everything to block and to push people away. 'We could just hear screams and screams. We were very confused. 'Some of my friends were down there and the car was so near them. It was a horrible scene, nobody was expecting it.' She said 'people had stopped the car' and were knocking on the window 'and trying to speak to the driver'. 'People were very angry and shocked, and then the police intervened. And then we heard the ambulances coming.' Harry Rashid, 48, from Solihull, was at the parade with his wife and two young daughters when he witnessed the collision. He said: 'It happened about 10 feet away from us. We were just in a crowd and we had no control over where we would be, because it was a very narrow street. 'The vehicle came to our right. It emerged from just right next to an ambulance, which was parked up. This grey people carrier just pulled up from the right and just rammed into all the people at the side of us. 'It was travelling south, down Water Street, straight towards this strand, which is where the docks are. 'It was extremely fast. Initially, we just heard the pop, pop, pop of people just being knocked off the bonnet of a car. Mr Rashid described how crowds began trying to smash the car windows: 'Then he stalled for a few seconds, probably about 10 seconds. Then the crowd that was a bit further back started rushing at him trying to smash his windows. 'But then he put his foot down again and just ploughed through the rest of them, he just kept going. 'It was horrible. And you could hear the bumps as he was going over the people. 'Then my daughter started screaming and there were people on the ground. 'It looked clearly deliberate. 'They were just innocent people, just fans going to enjoy the parade. There were hundreds and thousands of us there because this is probably the busiest part of Liverpool.' 'We were shocked, couldn't believe it.' Emergency services arrived at the scene 'within seconds', he said. Mr Rashid said: 'Ambulances were already there. There was one right next to where this occurred, so there was a paramedic inside there. 'But then they started arriving within seconds, they're all trying to get to the crowd and negotiate the crowd, which is very difficult to do, you see, because there's that many people, they constantly been trying to move. 'I just wanted my kids to get off the road regardless because I couldn't trust whether there's a follow up attack or something like that. Because you are just exposed there on the pavement. 'I saw people lying on the ground, people unconscious. 'It was horrendous. So horrendous.' Why was the parade taking place? Liverpool FC held an open-top bus parade to celebrate its Premier League triumph, with fans lining the streets along the 10-mile route. Councillor John Hughes estimated in excess of one million people were attending, beating the 750,000 present for the 2019 Champions League parade. Hundreds ignored police advice not to climb on structures – or adhere to the 'no pyro' request – as every vantage point, ranging from multi-storey car parks, scaffolding, rooftops, on top of petrol stations, traffic lights and lamp posts, was taken.
RNZ News
19-05-2025
- RNZ News
Traffic light pole fatality: Police ask witnesses to come forward
A ute is towed from the scene of a fatal pedestrian incident in Hamilton last week. Photo: RNZ / Libby Kirkby-McLeod Police want to speak to anyone who helped at the scene of a crash with a traffic light pole that killed a pedestrian in Hamilton on Thursday. Police believe a gold ute is the vehicle involved in the crash. They are appealing for a woman wearing pink who assisted at the scene moments after the incident unfolded about 10am. Waikato police launched a homicide investigation just hours after a woman's death at the corner of Ōhaupō Rd and Kahikatea Dr, a major city thoroughfare where State Highway 1 intersects with SH3. RNZ understands the 30-year-old victim had two children. Police have not named her yet, but tributes have been flowing online. One person wrote: "I know we didn't talk much after you left (Christchurch) but I will always remember our friendship and the fun we had and the trouble we got into. I thought about you often, you were one person that truly knew me. Fly high my friend." Another said he was with the woman in her final moments and tried to apply pressure to her injuries until the ambulance arrived. He said he laid flowers at an island within the intersection. The Ōhaupō Rd and Kahikatea Dr intersection in Melville, Hamilton where a ute hit the pole on Thursday, killing a 30-year-old pedestrian. Photo: Googlemaps A funeral notice said the family would hold a private service. The intersection, directly below Waikato Hospital, was closed while specialist investigators remained at the scene for several hours. Police said they were continuing to appeal to those who may have seen the incident to come forward. Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson said the victim was standing next to a traffic light pole when the vehicle drove into it. "Police have received a steady flow of information from the public, but are keen to speak with those who may have witnessed the incident, or any prior interactions between the offending gold ute and the woman who died. "In particular we would like to speak to a female wearing pink who assisted at the scene." He asked that witnesses contact police at clicking "Update Report" or by calling 105, using the reference number 250515/6763. The incident was initially reported as a two-vehicle crash, but police have since confirmed another vehicle was not involved.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- BBC News
Millisle: Attempted murder arrest after car collides with pedestrians
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle collided with a number of pedestrians in County incident happened shortly after 23:00 BST on Saturday, outside a licensed premises on Main Street in alongside ambulance services, attended the scene and two people were taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries. It was reported that the vehicle involved turned around and drove past the licensed premises again before making off from the scene, police said. The vehicle was located a short time later outside Walkers Lane, Millisle, and a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted man was also arrested on suspicion of a number of driving offences and he remains in custody, police have are advised that Main Street is currently closed and they should seek alternate Inspector Oonagh Ryan, from the Police Service of Northern Ireland, said enquiries are at an early stage."We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, who witnessed the incident, or anyone with dashcam or doorbell footage, to contact detectives," she added.
