After a car hit a group of pedestrians during Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade in the city center on Monday, May 26, a 53-year-old guy was detained. According to Merseyside Police, the event happened shortly after 18:00 BST on Water Street and is not being treated as terror-related.
What happened?
The car hit some walkers during the parade. It stopped after rushing past the audience. Two of the 27 individuals sent to hospitals were severely injured; one was a youngster. Another twenty persons were treated on site. Among the hurt, four youngsters are among them. Among those trapped under the car, four were children; emergency services freed them.Arrested on the scene was a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool region.Authorities claim the vehicle pulled over and the guy was arrested right away. Although no motive has been established, authorities do not think the event is linked to terrorism.
What did witnesses see?
Video captures the vehicle driving through the crowd, speeding before halting.Witnesses say people trying to halt the vehicle were banging on the car and tossing things. The driver seemed to be attempting to push his way through the crowd, according to BBC journalist Matt Cole. Matthew O’Carroll, another witness, reported the driver beeping and moving at a “fair speed.”Scenes Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called “appalling” were thanked along with their reaction by emergency services.
Reactions
Local leaders and conservative leader Kemi Badenoch voiced concern and support.Statements of support for the victims and first responders came from Liverpool FC and Everton FC.Celebration staff following Liverpool’s parade were allegedly postponed.The Premier League expressed “shock” at the events and offered complete backing. Merseyside Police are still looking into things and asking the public not to speculate.
Officials are asking for any extra witness video or details.
