Police and emergency personnel dealing with a road traffic accident on Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)
Police and emergency personnel dealing with a road traffic accident on Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)
Merseyside Police have said 11 people remain in hospital following the incident at Liverpool FC's title parade, but are "recovering well".
The alleged driver of the car, who has been arrested, was allegedly under the influence of drugs, police said.
At around 6pm on Monday, May 26, as supporters were celebrating the club's Premier League title win, a car ploughed into a crowd of people.
A 53-year-old man, who is white and from the Merseyside area, was arrested and the incident is not being treated as terror related.
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It's believed that he followed an ambulance onto Water Street, which was closed at the time.
Initial reports stated that 27 people had been taken to hospital, with two people, one of them a child, suffering serious injuries.
Liverpool City metro mayor Steve Rotherham said early on Tuesday morning that there were "still four people who are very, very ill in hospital".
In an update shared outside Merseyside Police HQ, assistant chief constable Jenny Sims said: "A robust traffic plan was in place, which included local authority road closures.
"It is believed the driver of the Ford Galaxy car was able to follow an ambulance onto Water Street after the roadblock was lifted so that the ambulance crew could attend to a member of the public who was having a suspected heart attack.
"As with many large events, with event organisers we planned for all contingencies and this included the implementation of road closures to protect pedestrians and an armed policing presence was also in place throughout the day.
“There was no intelligence to suggest an incident of this nature would take place, and as we previously stated, the incident is not being treated as terrorism.
"I have no doubt regarding the impact this appalling incident has had on the victims, their families and friends, and the people who witnessed.
"I can confirm, on behalf of the National Health Service, we are aware of 50 people who were treated at hospital for ongoing treatment. Of those, 11 remain in hospital.
"They are all in a stable condition, and I am pleased to say that they are all recovering well."
DCI Karen Jaundrill then issued an update on the suspect.
She said: "We have arrested a 53-year-old man from west Derby on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences, and driving whilst unfit through drugs.
"He remains in custody where he is being interviewed. We have a total of 65 confirmed casualties, many of whom required hospital treatment.
"We will continue to support these individuals in the days and weeks to come."