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Man arrested after car ploughs through crowd at Liverpool’s Premier League parade

Fans leave as Police and emergency personnel deal with an incident near the Liver Building during the Premier League winners parade in Liverpool, England, Monday, May 26, 2025 — Fans leave as Police and emergency personnel deal with an incident near the Liver Building during the Premier League winners parade in Liverpool, England, Monday, May 26, 2025 (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

A Car struck pedestrians during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory Parade on Water Street in Liverpool city centre.
The incident occurred around 6pm, with footage showing the vehicle accelerating into the crowd before being stopped by police and bystanders.
A 53-year-old man from the Merseyside area was arrested, and Counter Terrorism Policing North West is supporting the investigation led by Merseyside Police.
Four of the 27 people taken to hospital after a car ploughed into Liverpool fans celebrating at the club’s Premier League title parade were children, one of whom has been seriously hurt, North West Ambulance Service said.
Officials, including the Prime Minister and Home Secretary, expressed concern and thanked emergency responders. The Premier League and Liverpool FC offered support to those affected.

How Liverpool car crash unfolded after vehicle ploughs into fans during victory parade — In full