Keir Starmer said he was in regular communication with Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram following Monday's scenes
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11:32, 27 May 2025
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said “the whole country stands with Liverpool” after a car drove into crowds at today's Liverpool FC Premier League parade in the city centre
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said “the whole country stands with Liverpool” after a car drove into crowds at today's Liverpool FC Premier League parade in the city centre
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the “whole country stands with Liverpool” in the aftermath of the horrifying scenes in the city centre last night. The city remains in shock after a car ploughed into people on Water Street just after 6pm at the end of a day of celebration to mark Liverpool FC’s Premier League title parade.
A 53-year-old man was arrested after the “horror” incident with four children among around 50 people who were injured - including one child who was seriously hurt. A large emergency service presence remains at the scene this morning, with a large cordon still in place.
In a statement, Sir Keir said the thoughts of the whole nation were with the city as the investigation into how the incident unfolded continues. The Prime Minister also said he was in frequent contact with Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram.
Merseyside Police were contacted just after 6pm on Monday after receiving reports that a car had hit a number of people on Water Street in the city centre. At a press conference late on Monday evening, Dave Kitchin from North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said 27 people were taken to hospital and 20 people were treated at the scene, with four children among the injured.
Police officers stand at a cordon in Liverpool, north-west England on May 27, 2025, after a car ploughed in to crowds gathered on Water Street to watch an open-top bus victory parade for Liverpool's Premier League trophy parade
Police officers stand at a cordon in Liverpool, north-west England on May 27, 2025, after a car ploughed in to crowds gathered on Water Street to watch an open-top bus victory parade for Liverpool's Premier League trophy parade
He said two of those taken to hospital, including one of the children, suffered serious injuries. Mr Kitchin said some patients had also taken themselves to local hospitals. Speaking this morning, the Prime Minister said: “The scenes of joy turned to utter horror and devastation and my thoughts and the thoughts of the whole country are with all of those that are affected, those injured which of course includes children, their families, their friends, the whole community, Liverpool fans everywhere.
“Liverpool stands together and the whole country stands with Liverpool.
"I’d like to thank the first responders who did a fantastic job last night and continue to do so.
Police at the scene on Water Street
Police at the scene on Water Street(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)
“There’s now an ongoing investigation, I’m being kept updated regularly talking frequently with the Mayor, Steve Rotheram, but as I say my thoughts and the thoughts of the whole country will be with everybody in Liverpool today.”
In a video statement also issued today, Billy Hogan, Liverpool FC chief executive said the club would continue to work with local authorities and urged witnesses to come forward and contact Merseyside Police. He said: “On behalf of all of us here at Liverpool Football Club, I would like to extend our heartfelt thoughts to all those who’ve been affected by this appalling incident on Water Street yesterday evening.
"This weekend was one of celebration, emotion and joy spread across the city in our entire fan base, and it ended in unimaginable scenes of distress with this appalling incident. I’d like to pay tribute to our emergency services and partner agencies – Merseyside Police, North West and St John Ambulance Services, and Merseyside Fire and Rescue – who dealt with the incident, and now our hospital staff across the city who are dealing with those who are injured, including tragically four children.
"I would also like to thank our supporters who witnessed this event and helped each other where they could. "We continue to work with the emergency services and the local authorities to support their ongoing investigation.