Tue May 27 23:00:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Man Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder After Car Plows Into Liverpool Parade Crowd**

**LIVERPOOL, UK –** A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offenses, and driving under the influence of drugs after a car collided with pedestrians in Liverpool city center shortly after the conclusion of Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade on Sunday. Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims and DCS Karen Jaundrill of Merseyside Police provided an update on the incident at a news conference Tuesday.

According to police, the vehicle gained access to Water Street after following an ambulance that was responding to a medical emergency, during which a temporary lifting of a road block occurred. Over 50 people were injured in the incident, with 50 receiving hospital treatment across the region. As of Tuesday, eleven remain hospitalized but are in stable condition.

Police stated that they had no prior intelligence suggesting an incident of this nature would take place and are not treating it as terrorism. They are not seeking any additional suspects. The identity of the arrested man, described as a white British male from West Derby, has not been released in accordance with UK law.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer released a statement expressing his shock and offering his thoughts to those affected, thanking emergency services for their response.

The Premier League also issued a statement expressing shock and offering support to Liverpool FC and those impacted.

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp released a statement on Instagram saying he and his family were “shocked and devastated” and that their “thoughts and prayers are with all those who are injured and affected.” He ended his post with the Liverpool Football Club motto, “You’ll never walk alone.”

Merseyside Police are continuing their investigation into the incident.

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