Police Confirm Man Arrested After Car Collides With Pedestrians During Liverpool FC Parade

A 53-year-old man has been taken into custody by police after a car hit multiple pedestrians during a Liverpool FC celebration parade.

Merseyside Police have stated that a 53-year-old white British male has been taken into custody after a car collided with pedestrians on Liverpool’s Water Street during Liverpool FC’s Premier League winning parade.

Whether the individual is thought to be the car’s driver is still unknown. Police said in a statement that while investigations are ongoing, the public should refrain from making assumptions about the incident’s circumstances.

When the incident happened, thousands of people had congregated in the city center to celebrate the football team’s Premier League victory. Emergency services, including North West Ambulance Service teams, are currently on the scene offering help after officers swiftly cordoned off the area.

No other information regarding the car or any motives has been made public as of yet, and police have not confirmed if anyone has been hurt in the incident.

In response to the reports, Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the “scenes in Liverpool” “appalling” and commended the emergency services for their prompt and competent action.

As soon as new details are available, authorities have pledged to offer more updates.