A nine-year-old child was among those injured in Monday's terrifying incident when a driver crashed into crowds at the Liverpool FC victory parade.
Merseyside Police confirmed that the youngest victim of the distressing event on Water Street in the city center was just nine years old. The oldest person to be injured was 78, with all victims believed to be British, according to the Liverpool Echo.
This new information emerged after police confirmed that the number of those injured had risen to 79. On Wednesday, the force stated that seven of these individuals remained in hospital, all in stable condition. A 53-year-old man from West Derby in Liverpool, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs, continues to be held in police custody.
On Wednesday, the investigation team was granted additional time to continue questioning the suspect in police custody, which they continue to do today. T
he police have also addressed further queries about the roadblocks and diversions that were in place near the scene of the incident on Monday, including on Dale Street.
The police confirmed a partial closure of an area of Dale Street between North John Street and Exchange Street East, stating traffic was directed down the latter road to prevent any vehicles from accessing Water Street.
It has previously been disclosed that the driver of the Ford Galaxy tailgated an ambulance, which was rushing to Water Street to attend to a suspected heart attack patient, before plowing into dozens of people.
Police at the scene on Water Street.
Police at the scene on Water Street. (Image: Paul ELLIS / AFP)
The barrier used to prevent vehicles from accessing Water Street was understood to be a flatbed lorry and traffic cones. There are lingering questions about how the Galaxy managed to bypass potentially several roadblocks en route to Water Street.
Dale Street business owners expressed shock and surprise that most of Dale Street remained open while hundreds of thousands of people were pouring into the city center.
However, council officials argued this was necessary as the street houses hotels and flats requiring access for guests and residents.
Officials also highlighted that Dale Street serves Victoria Street, which in turn provides access to the Mersey Tunnels.