LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 26: A large emergency service presence is pictured on Water Street after a car reportedly drives into the crowd during the Liverpool Trophy Parade on May 26, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Getty Images)
Emergency services are seen rushing to the scene in Water Street after the incident took place shortly after 6pm (Photo by Getty Images)
A man has been arrested after a car ploughed into crowds of Liverpool fans during the team’s Premier League victory parade.
Dozens of people have been taken to hospital after the car crashed into the crowd in Water Street, Liverpool city centre, on Bank Holiday Monday.
Two of those taken to hospital, including a child, suffered serious injuries, Dave Kitchin from the North West Ambulance Service told a press conference.
Nick Searle, the head of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, said four people were trapped under the car, including a child, and had to be rescued by firefighters lifting it up.
Dramatic footage captured the scenes of panic and chaos as fans fled from the scene.
Merseyside Police said the man they believe to be the driver is a 53-year-old man, described as white British and from the local area.
Here’s everything we know so far.
What happened at the Liverpool parade?
Merseyside Police said they received reports just after 6pm that a car had collided with ‘a number of pedestrians’ on Water Street.
The car, a grey people carrier, was swarmed by fans trying to smash its windows.
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The collision happened on Water Street in Liverpool city centre (Picture: Metro)
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Police officers stand guard by the Liverpool Town Hall (Picture: Getty)
Just before 8pm, the police said the driver from Liverpool, had been arrested.
Counter Terrorism Policing North West are supporting the force, however tonight Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said the incident was not being treated as terrorism.
Enquiries are ongoing to find out what happened.
How many people are injured?
Mr Kitchin said that 27 people were taken to hospital and 20 people were treated at the scene, with four children among the injured.
The streets were lined with thousands of fans at the time who were celebrating the Reds’ Premier League success.
Some fans were seen being taken away on a stretcher after the collision.
(left to right) Leader of Liverpool City Council Liam Robinson, North West Ambulance Service's Dave Kitchin, Merseyside Police's Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims and Nick Searle, chief fire officer for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, during a press conference at the Cunard Building in Liverpool, after a 53-year-old white British man was arrested when a car ploughed into a crowd of people during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade. Picture date: Monday May 26, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Liverpool. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
Leader of Liverpool City Council Liam Robinson, North West Ambulance Service’s Dave Kitchin, Merseyside Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims and Nick Searle, chief fire officer for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, during a press conference tonight (Picture: PA)
A large, blue forensic tent has been set up at the scene
Dramatic footage captured the scenes of panic and chaos as fans fled from the scene of the incident.
Who has been arrested?
A 53-year-old white British man, who is from Liverpool, has been arrested, police have said.
They said they believed him to be the driver of the vehicle.
No further details have yet been given.
Liverpool and Everton football clubs react
Both the city’s football clubs have united in their response, saying they are supporting police in the investigation.
Liverpool FC said on X: ‘We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street, which happened towards the end of the trophy parade earlier this evening.
‘Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.
‘We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident.’
Responding to Liverpool’s post, Everton said: ‘Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city.’
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher added: ‘Devastating end to the day… just pray everyone is okay.’
The Premier League also released a statement on the ‘shocking and appalling events in Liverpool’.
‘Everyone at the Premier League is shocked by the appalling events in Liverpool this evening, and our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected,’ they said.
‘We have been in contact with Liverpool FC and have offered our full support following this serious incident.’
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