On Monday evening, 27 individuals were transported to hospitals via ambulance following an incident on Water Street in Liverpool city center. Additionally, 20 others received first aid at the scene for minor injuries, aided by a paramedic cyclist who was present. Four victims were trapped under a vehicle, prompting firefighters to quickly extricate them and provide immediate support.
LATEST UPDATES ON THE LIVERPOOL PARADE INCIDENT:
- 27 individuals hospitalized
- 20 treated at the scene
- Driver identified as a 53-year-old “white British man” by police
- The incident is not believed to be related to terrorism
Source: Breaking911, May 26, 2025
During a press conference held five hours after the incident, police assistant chief Jennie Sims clarified that the event is not being investigated as a terrorist act. She confirmed that the driver, a 53-year-old white British man, remains in custody.
“We believe this is a standalone incident, and at this time, we are not looking for any other suspects,” she stated.
Video footage captured a car colliding with Liverpool’s victory parade, injuring several spectators.
The parade, celebrating Liverpool’s league victory and drawing hundreds of thousands of supporters, was nearing its conclusion when the vehicle accelerated into the gathered crowd. Police and emergency services responded quickly, with paramedics already stationed along the route.
Eyewitness Accounts and Response
Witnesses described a scene reminiscent of an attack. Harori Rasheed, who was with his family, reported that the driver seemed to intentionally accelerate into the crowd, resulting in chaos. Others recounted bystanders pursuing the vehicle in an attempt to stop it.
Police had to intervene forcefully to quickly remove the driver, thwarting a potential lynch by agitated fans immediately after the incident. Video footage shows the driver being pulled from the vehicle amidst angry protests.
Incident Timeline
The shocking event occurred just after 6 p.m. local time (8 p.m. Greece time), when a vehicle sped into the crowd on Water Street, near the conclusion of Liverpool’s trophy parade. Footage captured the ensuing chaos, with injured individuals on the ground and loud cries of alarm.
Authorities continue to investigate the motives and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Official Statements and Community Reactions
Harori Rasheed described the chaotic scene as a “deliberate acceleration” into the crowd, with sounds of impact. Bystanders attempted to chase after the vehicle in a show of intervention.
BBC journalist Matt Coul, who narrowly escaped with his daughter, recounted: “It passed us by just inches. Men began chasing the vehicle, hitting it and trying to stop it. Armed police arrived amidst the chaos.”
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his shock and concern: “The scenes in Liverpool are terrifying. My thoughts are with all those injured or affected. I appreciate the swift response from police and emergency crews.”
Liverpool FC issued a statement: “We are in close contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident at the end of today’s parade. Our thoughts are with everyone affected, and we will continue to support the authorities in their investigation.”
The parade had just ended, with thousands of fans celebrating Liverpool’s 20th league title, when the vehicle accelerated into the crowd as Water Street reopened to traffic.
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