Driver Arrested After Vehicle Hits Pedestrians at Liverpool Championship Parade

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26/05/2025 19h53

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In a shocking event on Monday, a driver struck multiple pedestrians during a parade in Liverpool celebrating Liverpool Football Club's English Premier League title win. The incident occurred just after 6 p.m. local time on Water Street, the police reported.

The vehicle involved in the collision stopped at the scene, and authorities detained a 53-year-old British man. Merseyside Police are conducting extensive investigations to determine the circumstances leading up to the collision. They have urged the public to refrain from speculating about the incident and requested that any related footage be sent directly to them, rather than shared online to avoid spreading distressing content.

Emergency personnel quickly responded, although details on any injuries have not yet been released. The United Kingdom's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, described the incident as "shocking" and expressed his concern for all those affected. He emphasized his request for the public to allow the police the necessary space to conduct their investigation.

Liverpool Football Club also issued a statement expressing their condolences to those impacted by the incident and vowed to support the emergency services and local authorities handling the situation. As this is a developing story, updates will follow as more information becomes available.

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