Liverpool: The incident is not treated as terrorism – 27 people were taken to hospital
Car driving « white 53 -year -old British », as the authorities made known, dragged dozens of Liverpool fans celebrating the 20th championship in the history of the « Reds » on Monday, May 26th.
According to a press conference given by Merseysed Police, the ambulance service in the northwest and Merseshend Fire Brigade, the incident is not treated as terrorism.
A child and an adult are seriously injured, while 27 people have been taken to the hospital. Among the injured, four are children.
What happened – father grabbed his daughter and saved her at the last minute
A 53 -year -old Briton from the Liverpool area was arrested after a car pulled on pedestrians to Water Street at about 18:00 England (20:00 Greek time) on Monday.
Hundreds of thousands participated in the Liverpool parade for winning the championship, and there are reports that raise the number of those who participated in more than one and a half million celebrations.
The BBC reports that an eyewitness said that pedestrian seduction was ten minutes after a bus with the Liverpool team. He described that he grabbed his daughter to take her out of the car.
The BBC reports that an eyewitness said that pedestrian seduction was ten minutes after a bus with the Liverpool team. He described that he grabbed his daughter to take her out of the car.
“I Grabbed My Daughter and Dived Out The Way” – BBC Reporter on Moment Car Drove Through Crowd in Liverpool as People Lined The Streets for Liverpool FC’s Premier League Victory Parade https://t.co/11y0jngfkc
– BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) May 26, 2025
How many people were injured – four had been trapped under the car
As mentioned above, 27 people were taken to a hospital as a whole, according to the ambulance service. Among them, a child and an adult are seriously injured.
Another twenty received first aid to the point where the incident happened, including four children. A bicycle nurse was hit, but was not seriously injured.
When emergency authorities arrived, four people were trapped under the car, including a child, according to the fire department.
The vehicle was immediately moved so that the injured would receive first aid.
The press conference for the incident in Liverpool:
The perpetrator’s motivation – the incident is not treated as terrorism
The motive of the perpetrator is not clear yet. Authorities have announced that the incident is not treated as terrorism.
The Liverpool Municipal Council thanks the NHS employees (public health system) and at the beginning of emergency for their saving actions.
In fact, he asked citizens not to post shots on social media and report any information they know to the police.
Liverpool’s announcement
The whole organization of Liverpool remains shocked after the incident tarnished such a beautiful day for the club. Dozens of groups have sent solidarity messages to the Reds.
In its announcement, Liverpool states that:
« We are in direct contact with Merseysid police over the Water Street incident that happened towards the end of the parade earlier tonight (yesterday).
Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this serious incident.
We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and the local authorities dealing with this incident. «
We are in direct contact with mersyside police regarding the incident on water street which happened to the end of the Trophy Parade Earlier This Evening.
Our Thoughts and Prayers Are with Those Who Have Been Afffected by This Serious Incident.
We will Continue to Offer… pic.twitter.com/xreisqienl
– Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 26, 2025
Starmer’s message
According to the BBC, British Prime Minister Sir Kir Starmer spoke with Liverpool mayor Steve Roderam on Monday’s « terrible events », according to Downing Street.
The British prime minister praised the « remarkable bravery » of the police and emergency services.
« Everyone, especially children, should be able to celebrate with their heroes without this horror, » he added.
« The city has a long and proud history of joining in difficult times. Liverpool stands united and the whole country stands with Liverpool, « he said.
