A 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area has been arrested after a vehicle drove into a crowd of pedestrians during Liverpool FC’s Premier League title parade on Monday, May 26, 2025.
The incident occurred on Water Street at approximately 6pm, when the city centre was filled with thousands of fans celebrating the club’s title triumph.
What We Know So Far:
- Collision Site: Water Street, Liverpool city centre
- Timing: Just after 6pm on Monday, May 26
- Suspect: 53-year-old white British man from Liverpool
- Casualties: Multiple pedestrians struck; extent of injuries still unconfirmed
- Response: Police, ambulance, and fire crews on scene; area cordoned off
- Event: Incident occurred during Liverpool FC’s trophy parade
Police Statement
Merseyside Police issued an update just before 8pm:
“We would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight’s incident.
We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area.
Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision.”
Prime Minister Responds
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called the scenes “appalling” and thanked emergency services for their swift response:
“My thoughts are with all those injured or affected.
I ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate.”
Eyewitnesses Describe Chaos
Crowds reported hearing “screams” as the car struck pedestrians. One witness told Sky News:
“It was so loud. People sounded desperate… we looked out the window and saw the car run over people.”
Have You Been Affected?
Anyone with footage or first-hand accounts is urged to contact Merseyside Police via 101, quoting incident reference 26MAY-WaterStreet, or submit anonymous tips via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
