The government issued a statement after the 'horrific incident'
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12:07, 28 May 2025
Forensic officers on Water Street yesterday after a car ploughed into a crowd of people during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade
Forensic officers on Water Street yesterday after a car ploughed into a crowd of people during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade
(Image: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)
Liverpool fans who were injured by a car ploughing into a packed crowd during the Premier League title parade could be eligible for compensation.
The incident happened at around 6pm on Water Street in the city centre on Monday (May 26), leaving several peopleinjured. Other fans rushed to help those who were hurt or tried to stop the driver.
Yesterday, police chiefs confirmed the news, broken by the ECHO, that they working on the theory that the car involved - a Ford Galaxy - had managed to tailgate behind an ambulance in order to make its way on to Water Street, which had been closed to traffic for the parade event.
It was confirmed that the ambulance had been allowed past a road block at the junction of Water Street and Rumford Street to attend to a man suffering a suspected heart attack when the Galaxy driver followed in behind.
In total there were 65 casualties, with 50 people treated at hospitals across the region. 11 of those remained in hospital as of yesterday afternoon, with police confirming they are all in a stable condition and appear to be recovering well.
A 53-year-old man from West Derby was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs. Water Street, Dale Street and other roads leading to and from the main thoroughfares were cordoned off while detectives and forensic officers carried out enquiries.
A statement from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority yesterday said anyone who has been directly affected by what happened can apply to the organisation for compensation.
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority is an executive agency of the UK Government. It administers a compensation scheme for injuries caused to victims of violent crime in England, Scotland and Wales.
The statement was published on the government website and said: “We offer our sympathy to all those who have been affected by this horrific incident.
"Victims injured in this incident can apply to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) for compensation. Compensation is payable to applicants who meet the eligibility criteria of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012.
“You do not need a paid representative, such as a solicitor or claims management company, to apply for compensation. Free independent advice may be available from the Victim and Witness Information website or other charitable organisations.
“If you have been directly affected by this incident you can find out more about the Scheme and apply online.” You can find out more here.
Under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012, there are several ways a person can be eligible for an award. One of these is if they sustain a criminal injury which is directly attributable to being a direct victim of a violent crime.
A person may also be eligible for an award if they sustain a criminal injury which is directly attributable to them taking an exceptional and justified risk to apprehend an offender or suspected offender or preventing a crime.