A car drove into crowds of people during a celebration parade for Liverpool Football Club on Water Street, Liverpool, on Sunday.
Overview of the Incident
- Multiple witnesses reported seeing the vehicle strike several pedestrians.
- Emergency services rushed to the scene after police confirmed that several people were hit by the car.
- The incident occurred as fans gathered to celebrate their team’s Premier League title win.
Arrest and Investigation
- A 53-year-old man from the local area was taken into custody as part of an ongoing investigation, according to Merseyside Police.
- Merseyside Police Chief Superintendent Ian Mulcahey stated, "We are aware of reports that a car has driven into crowds in Water Street and we are working with our emergency service partners."
- He confirmed that one male has been arrested and is currently being questioned by officers.
Celebration Context
- The parade was held after Liverpool won its first Premier League title since 1990, following Chelsea’s loss to Sunderland.
- Thousands of fans had gathered along Water Street and other areas around Anfield Stadium before heavy rain began.
Eyewitness Accounts
- Witness Tom Power described the scene: "It was just chaos. I saw this white van driving down towards us at speed but I didn’t think much of it because there were loads of cars coming down that street all day."
- Power recounted hearing screams and seeing people running away from where they had been standing before being struck by the vehicle.
- He noted, "I turned round and I could see this white van had crashed through some barriers. It looked like it had gone straight through them but then stopped about halfway up."
- Witnesses reported seeing multiple people lying injured on the ground after being hit by what appeared to be a white van or SUV-type vehicle.
- Power added, "It looked like someone must have been thrown out onto their back because there was blood everywhere."
Response from Authorities
- Liverpool Mayor Joanne Anderson tweeted her thoughts: "My thoughts are with those who have been injured in tonight’s terrible events outside Anfield stadium."
- She also expressed gratitude to emergency services: "Thank you also for your swift action & professionalism tonight – you truly saved lives & prevented further harm."
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