A man from Northern Ireland was among 47 people injured, after a car ploughed into a crowd of people during Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade, with one child seriously hurt.
Jack Trotter from Co Down was hospitalized following the collision on Water Street around 6pm while enjoying the triumphant parade of his football team after they secured their 20th league title.
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said the Bank Holiday Monday incident was not being treated as terrorism and was believed to be an isolated incident following the arrest of a 53-year-old man at the scene.
The force said the suspect was the driver the of the car, white, British and from the Liverpool area.
At a press conference on Monday evening, Dave Kitchin from North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said 27 people were taken to hospital and 20 people were treated at the scene, with four children among the injured.
He said two of those taken to hospital, including one of the children, suffered serious injuries.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in Liverpool and delivers message to city after ‘day of devastation’
The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited Liverpool today and delivered a message to the people of the city following Monday’s horrific events in Water Street.
Sir Keir visited Merseyside Police’s Headquarters on Cazneau Street for an operational briefing with Deputy Chief Constable Chris Green, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims, Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram and Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell.
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Recap of everything we know so far
Here is everything the Liverpool ECHO knows so far after a car ploughed into people on Water Street following the Liverpool FC Premier League victory parade on Monday:
- A road block had been in place on Water Street, but this was lifted temporarily to allow the ambulance past as it responded to a report of a person suffering a suspected heart attack
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Police believe the driver of the Ford Galaxy then followed closely behind the ambulance in order to get past the lifted road block
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After this, the car was driven into the gathered crowds
- A total of 79 people were injured following the crash – fifty of those were taken to hospital
- Seven people remain in hospital in a stable condition
- A 53-year-old white British man from West Derby has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs
- Merseyside Police has confirmed the investigation team have been granted more time to continue to question him in police custody, which will remain in place until tomorrow
Comedy club stands by statement
A comedy club has stood by its statement after a show involving a comedian who made a “horrific” comment about a crash which injured dozens of people following Liverpool FC’s Premier League parade was cancelled.
At least 79 people were injured after a car ploughed into a crowd of pedestrians on Water Street on Monday evening, following the open-top bus parade through the city to celebrate Liverpool’s champions.
Comedian Andrew Lawrence’s forthcoming show at Caddies Southend was cancelled after he posted a comment about the incident on social media yesterday.
On X (formerly Twitter), he said: “To be fair, if I was in Liverpool, I’d drive through crowds of people to get the f**k out of there as well.”
The comment was roundly criticised and a number of people reportedly contacted the Essex venue to complain.
Caddies announced on X this morning that the show had been cancelled by the event organisers.
Mr Lawrence responded claiming the venue had failed to show “courage”.
The ECHO put Mr Lawrence’s claims about “courage” to the venue.
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Carragher donates £10k as fundraiser launched for parade victims
A new emergency fund has been set up to support those injured in Monday’s horror incident at the Liverpool FC parade – with Reds legend Jamie Carragher donating £10,000 to the campaign.
The new ‘Liverpool Spirit Appeal’ has been launched by the Community Foundation for Merseyside in partnership with Liverpool City Council and the Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS). The money raised will provide support to those affected, starting with individuals identified by emergency services as needing hospital or psychological care.
It has now been confirmed that a total of 79 people were injured when a Ford Galaxy ploughed into crowds of Liverpool fans who had been celebrating their team’s Premier League parade in Water Street on Monday evening. This afternoon (Wednesday), police said the number of people in hospital after the incident had reduced from 11 to seven. They are all in a stable conditon.
The new funding appeal will look to raise money for all those injured and affected by Monday’s harrowing events. To help get the appeal up and running, Jamie Carragher’s 23 Foundation has donated £10,000.
Where to report information
Information, including video footage, can be passed on via the Major Incident Police Portal (MIPP) details are available here: Public Portal.
Anyone with information or footage can contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ or call 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website: Giving information anonymously | Crimestoppers
Full statement from detective superintendent Rachel Wilson on Water Street update
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. We continue to support those still receiving treatment and as part of our ongoing enquiries 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 co-operation 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.”
Footage shows unseen journey of car driven into Liverpool fans at parade
The final movements of a car before it was driven into pedestrians at Liverpool FC’s Premier League title parade are revealed in CCTV footage obtained by the ECHO.
The ECHO has gained access to a range of CCTV footage which shows a Ford Galaxy car that injured 79 people as they celebrated their team’s triumph on Monday evening moved through the city centre before ploughing into crowds in Water Street.
Police granted more time to question Liverpool parade suspect
Police have been granted more time to question the man arrested in connection with the Liverpool FC title parade crash on Monday. In an update from Merseyside Police today, May 28, the force said it had been given more time to question the 53-year-old man from West Derby – this will remain until tomorrow.
Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill said during a press conference on Tuesday the man had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences, and driving while unfit through drugs, and remains in police custody.
Police granted more time to question Liverpool parade suspect
Police have been granted more time to question the man arrested in connection with the Liverpool FC title parade crash on Monday.
In an update from Merseyside Police today, May 28, the force said it had been given more time to question the 53-year-old man from West Derby.
Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill said during a press conference on Tuesday the man had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences, and driving while unfit through drugs, and remains in police custody.
Merseyside Police identify more people who were injured
Merseyside Police confirmed officers have been able to identify more people who were injured following the incident on Water Street.
Officers are now talking to 79 people in total. Police also confirmed Water Street has now reopened to vehicles and pedestrians after the police cordon was stood down.
Update from Merseyside Police – seven people in hospital
A statement from Merseyside Police:
We can confirm that seven people remain in hospital in a stable condition following the incident on Water Street on Monday 26 May.
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 (Wednesday 28 May) been granted further time to continue questioning him in police custody, which will remain in place until tomorrow.”
Water Street businesses issue updates after Liverpool parade crash
Water Street venues have issued updates on when they will reopen after 65 people were injured by a car at a parade to celebrate Liverpool winning the Premier League.
Bars and restaurants which have been closed since the crash are beginning to reopen now that the street has opened to the public again. Breakfast venue Moose Coffee issued an update on Instagram: “Our Dale Street store is open as usual today.”
Mediterranean restaurant 8 Water Street has also reopened. A post on Instagram reads: “Despite the tragic circumstances that happened on Monday night, we’d like to thank every single customer that came and supported us. There’s no city like Liverpool and we appreciate you all.”
Steak restaurant Gaucho has also reopened today for the public. Thanking those who helped victims following the crash, Gaucho said: “Our hearts go out to all those affected by the recent horrific events. We’d like to extend huge thanks to our amazing team who assisted those in danger and injured. In the toughest times, community always prevails.”
Hooters Liverpool will remain closed until further notice. A statement issued this morning reads: “Due to the ongoing investigation on Water St, we will remain closed again today. We send our well wishes and thoughts to those affected by Monday’s events. We will provide daily updates as to when we ill be able to open and when we have them. YNWA.”
Mowgli founder Nisha Katona said she will issue an update on the restaurant in due course.
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How victims of Liverpool FC parade crash can claim compensation through UK government
Liverpool fans who were injured by a car ploughing into a packed crowd during the Premier League title parade could be eligible for compensation.
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.
Steve Rotheram says trains had to be ‘shut down’ after Liverpool parade horror
Liverpool City Region metro mayor Steve Rotheram said authorities had to shut down public transport at Lime Street Station after a car was driven into Liverpool fans on Water Street during the club’s victory parade on Monday (May 26).
Around 15 minutes away at Lime Street, tens of thousands were queuing to get home. Many fans told the ECHO yesterday that they experienced waits of over three hours, little communication from staff and overcrowding.
A spokesperson for Network Rail apologised to people trying to get home, citing “unprecedented number of visitors to the city”. The British Transport Police (BTP) said, although there were plans in place for the parade, the incident on Water Street meant more people left the parade earlier than anticipated, which led to overcrowding.
The mayor meanwhile said yesterday that the authorities had to shut public transport down in the immediate aftermath of the incident to keep people safe.
‘My photo was wrongly shared in connection with Liverpool parade crash’
The man wrongly accused of driving the car into crowds of people following Liverpool FC’s title parade on Monday has spoken out.
Peter Cunningham had his phone blow up with phone calls and text messages from family and friends after his name and photograph was wrongly shared in connection with the incident that saw 50 people receive hospital treatment for their injuries on May 26.
Peter, a dad-of-three from Huyton, told the ECHO he was not at the parade or in the city centre on Monday when a Ford Galaxy drove into crowds of people on Water Street shortly after 6pm.
Message from the King
King Charles III issued a message to Liverpool on Tuesday.
He said:
My wife and I were deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the terrible events that took place in Liverpool on Monday.
It is truly devastating to see that what should have been a joyous celebration for so many could end in such distressing circumstances. At this heartbreaking time for the people of Liverpool, I know that the strength of community spirit for which your city is renowned will be a comfort and support to those in need.
Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with all those who have been affected, and my special gratitude goes out to the first responders, emergency services personnel and other individuals who rushed to the aid of the injured.
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‘Disgrace’ comedian’s gig cancelled after ‘horrific’ comment about Liverpool FC parade crash
A comedian has had a gig cancelled after making a “horrific” comment about the crash which injured dozens of people following Liverpool FC’s Premier League parade.
At least 65 people were injured after a car ploughed into a crowd of pedestrians on Water Street on Monday evening, following the open-top bus parade through the city to celebrate Liverpool’s champions.
Dale Street reopens
Dale Street, which later leads to Water Street, was also cordoned off following Monday’s incident.
Majority of streets leading on to Dale Street were blocked by police while enquiries were being carried out.
Dale Street and the surrounding areas have reopened this morning.
View of Water Street since reopening
This is the view of Water Street this morning after it reopened.
When the ECHO arrived at the scene on Wednesday, Water Street and Dale Street were once again open to both cars and pedestrians.
The forensic tents and an ambulance, which was part of enquiries, have also been removed from Water Street. Reminders of the horrific incident remained in the area with parts of the cordon still tied to lampposts.
Free mental health support sessions for young people affected by Liverpool parade crash
A young person’s mental health charity is holding free ‘LFC parade incident support sessions’ to offer help to anyone who has been affected after 65 people were injured by a car at a parade to celebrate Liverpool winning the Premier League.
Youth charity the Be Free Campaign is holding a number of 90-minute sessions for young people who may have been affected by Monday’s events.
The sessions will cover “strategies for managing feelings of anxiety, stress and worry following the LFC parade event”, as well as “guided grounding techniques to help cope with difficult feelings”.
Anyone attending the sessions, which will be held at BOXPARK in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, will also receive information on accessing further support and counselling if needed.
Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided for parents and caregivers, with sessions for adults also available.
Baby ‘flung 15ft in his pram’ after Liverpool parade crash
A baby who was flung 15ft in his pram after the Liverpool parade car crash escaped severe physical harm. Dad Daniel Eveson feared he had “lost everything” when a Ford Galaxy crashed into a crowd, including his family, during Liverpool FC’s title parade on Monday.
The impact sent Teddy flying down the road, while Daniel’s partner ended up under the wheel of the Ford Galaxy. However, it has now been confirmed that Teddy suffered no significant physical injuries. A kind-hearted bystander from a nearby restaurant rushed to ensure Teddy’s safety and then cared for the baby while Daniel attended to his partner.
‘Sending a hug’ messages left at the scene
Cards with “sending a hug” messages have been left at the bottom of Water Street.
Alongside the cards were two bouquets of flowers, a Barbie pin, bottle cap and flower garland.
City centre streets reopen after Liverpool horror parade crash
Streets cordoned off in Liverpool city centre have reopened following the horrific crash which followed Liverpool FC’s parade.
Large parts of Liverpool’s city centre were locked down on Monday (May 26) as police responded to a major incident after a car was driven into dozens of people on Water Street.
Reminders of the horrific scene remain
Reminders of Monday’s awful scene remain.
Parts of the cordons can still be seen tied to lampposts.
Street cleaners worked hard last night to clean up debris which was within the Water Street cordon, however some broken glass and bottles remained.
Water Street reopens
Water Street and Dale Street have now reopened.
The tents and ambulance, which was also surrounded by a privacy tent, have been removed.
Pedestrians and cars are able to travel down the roads.
Arrest, injuries and all the new details we know about Liverpool parade crash
New details emerged on Tuesday about the nature of the shocking incident that saw dozens of people driven into by a car at the end of Liverpool FC’s Premier League parade.
The day after the harrowing scenes of a car ploughing into pedestrians in Water Street, just yards from where the team bus had passed along The Strand against a backdrop of fireworks and adoring fans – the city was still trying to come to terms with the horror that unfolded.
A press conference at Merseyside Police’s headquarters provided some further clarity on the moments leading up to Monday’s incident and what action police had taken in its aftermath.
Police cordon reduced in size as clean up underway
Police have reduced the size of the cordon on Water Street this evening. Street cleaners are currently clearing up rubbish and debris following the victory parade and yesterday’s incident.
Arrest, injuries and all the new details we know about Liverpool parade crash
New details emerged on Tuesday about the nature of the shocking incident that saw dozens of people driven into by a car at the end of Liverpool FC’s Premier League parade.
The day after the harrowing scenes of a car ploughing into pedestrians in Water Street, just yards from where the team bus had passed along The Strand against a backdrop of fireworks and adoring fans – the city was still trying to come to terms with the horror that unfolded.
A press conference at Merseyside Police’s headquarters provided some further clarity on the moments leading up to Monday’s incident and what action police had taken in its aftermath.
Read the full story here.
‘I dived out of the way as my fiancé chased car driven into Liverpool fans’
A woman has described the “utter heroism” of Liverpool fans who fought to try and stop a car injuring more people as it ploughed into crowds on Water Street on Monday.
Stefanie Ryder-Walker was with her fiancé Ellis Matthews, his father and other friends when they were caught up in the horror of Monday’s incident. The 26-year-old described seeing a woman who was right next to her being thrown into the air as she was hit by the Ford Galaxy car, which had emerged from behind an ambulance.
You can read the full story here.