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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bryony Gooch

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

  • 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.

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