Merseyside Police have issued another update following the major incident that followed the Liverpool FC title parade on Monday, having been given more time to question the 53-year-old suspect.
A car plowed into the crowd on Water Street at around 6pm local time, just minutes after the bus carrying the Liverpool players had driven past. Merseyside Police have now confirmed officers have also been able to identify more people who were injured, with 79 in total in communication with them.
"We can confirm that seven people remain in hospital in a stable condition following the incident on Water Street on Monday, May 26," the latest statement reads. "As part of the ongoing investigation, we have also been able to identify more people who were injured, with 79 in total who we are now speaking with.
"A 53-year-old man from West Derby, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs, remains in police custody.
"The investigation team have today been granted further time to continue questioning him in police custody, which will remain in place until tomorrow."
Seven people remain in hospital in a stable condition. Water Street has now reopened to vehicles and pedestrians after the police cordon was taken down.
Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson said: "I’m pleased to say that the number of people in hospital is reducing as they continue to recover from the awful incident.
A police officer at the scene of the Liverpool FC parade incident
A police officer at the scene of the Liverpool FC parade incident (Image: Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
"We continue to support those still receiving treatment, and as part of our ongoing inquiries, we are identifying more people who were injured. 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 what happened.
"In addition, extensive CCTV enquiries are being carried out across the city to establish the movements of the car, a Ford Galaxy, before the incident took place. We have already had an incredible response from many of those who were there on the day, and I thank them for their cooperation with our investigation.
"I would encourage anyone who has not yet contacted police who may have information on this incident to do so. An extensive investigation into the precise circumstances of the incident is ongoing, and we continue to ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding the incident and refrain from sharing distressing content online."
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Speaking at the League Managers' Association (LMA) awards dinner yesterday, Jurgen Klopp sent another message about the crash, saying his "thoughts and prayers" are with those who were injured.
"Yesterday it just showed the two faces of life," Klopp said. "The most beautiful face for a long, long time — the parade was incredible, it was incredible.
"From one second to the other everything changed because we then learned again there are more serious things in the world than football. Obviously thoughts and prayers go to the, as far as I know now, the injured and to the families of course as well.
"It should have been one of the greatest days in the history of the city after a long, long time because we didn't have opportunity to do that last time, but as I said it showed the bad face of life as well.
"I at least don't know anything about exactly what happened — how and why it happened — but we all know what happened and that is very, very bad."