The Everton boss became the latest figurehead to express solidarity with those affected by the city centre incident
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David Moyes, manager of Everton, has offered his support to those affected by the crash that injured dozens during Liverpool FC's title-winning celebrations. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images
David Moyes, manager of Everton, has offered his support to those affected by the crash that injured dozens during Liverpool FC's title-winning celebrations. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images
Everton manager David Moyes has passed on his best wishes, and those of his players, to the dozens injured in the crash during Liverpool’s title-winning parade. More than 60 people were hurt, with 50 requiring hospital treatment, after a Ford Galaxy vehicle ploughed through crowds that had gathered in the city centre to celebrate the Premier League win.
Everton had already expressed solidarity with those affected and urged anyone with information to support the Merseyside Police investigation into the incident.
Now, Moyes has added his voice to those of the city figureheads to have spoken out following the horrific scenes.
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In a statement released through Everton on Wednesday morning, he said: “I was shocked and saddened by the deeply distressing scenes that unfolded following Liverpool’s victory parade in the city centre on Monday.
“On behalf of all my players and staff, I’d like to pass on my heartfelt best wishes to all those who were injured and affected, as well as their families and friends.
“I would also like to pay tribute to the first responders and all of the emergency services. One of the things that makes this city special is the solidarity between the people, who always come together in times of hardship. We always stand together in the most difficult times.”
A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs.
Speaking at a press conference held on Tuesday, Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill said: “I want to reassure the public of Merseyside that detectives are making significant progress as we seek to establish the full circumstances that led to this awful incident and bring the person responsible to justice.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact police by calling 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.