 A 53-year-old man is in custody after a serious collision at Liverpool Football Club’s victory parade yesterday, Merseyside Police have confirmed. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving, and driving while unfit through drugs. Officers believe the man bypassed roadblocks by tailing an ambulance responding to a separate heart attack emergency, with no prior intelligence indicating such an incident. Eleven people injured in the collision remain in a local medical facility and are reported to be in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect remains in Police Custody as enquiries continue.  Police are urging the public not to share distressing content online and instead to provide any relevant footage or information directly to investigators. The public can contact Merseyside Police via @MerPolCC on Social Media or by calling 101, quoting Log Number 784. Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 0800 555 111. 
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Merseyside Police are responding to a serious road traffic incident in Liverpool City Centre this evening.
At approximately 18:00 on Monday 26 May, authorities were alerted to a collision involving a car and multiple pedestrians on Water Street. The vehicle involved remained at the scene, and a male suspect is currently in custody. Emergency Services are currently at the scene, managing the situation. 
Following a statement given by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Liverpool Football Club released a comment offering their support for those affected.
A spokesperson for Liverpool Football Club's Social Media team, said: "We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of the trophy parade earlier this evening. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident. We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident".
Police are urging the public not to share distressing content online and instead to provide any relevant footage or information directly to investigators.
The public can contact Merseyside Police via @MerPolCC on Social Media or by calling 101, quoting Log Number 784. Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 0800 555 111. Further details are yet to be released as the investigation continues.
 Merseyside Police are appealing for the public to refrain from speculating about a serious incident that occurred on Water Street in Liverpool City Centre this evening. Authorities are conducting extensive investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding a collision. A Merseyside Police spokesperson confirmed that a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area has been arrested in connection with the incident.  Police are urging the public not to share distressing content online and instead to provide any relevant footage or information directly to investigators. The public can contact Merseyside Police via @MerPolCC on Social Media or by calling 101, quoting Log Number 784. Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 0800 555 111. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses. 
Merseyside Police are responding to a serious road traffic incident in Liverpool City Centre this evening.
At approximately 18:00 on Monday 26 May, authorities were alerted to a collision involving a car and multiple pedestrians on Water Street. The vehicle involved remained at the scene, and a male suspect is currently in custody. Emergency Services are on site, managing the situation. Further details are yet to be released as the investigation continues. 
At 19:33 BST, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer posted a statement about the incident on X from his @Keir_Starmer account.
Sir Keir Starmer, said: "The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. I'm being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate".
If you have information or footage of this incident, please forward it to CrimeStoppers on 0800555111.
LIVERPOOL: MERSEYSIDE POLICE CONFIRM CAR COLLIDED WITH PUBLIC AT FOOTBALL PARADE | INFORMING BRITAIN26/5/2025  Merseyside Police are responding to a serious road traffic incident in Liverpool City Centre this evening. At approximately 18:00 on Monday 26 May, authorities were alerted to a collision involving a car and multiple pedestrians on Water Street.  The vehicle involved remained at the scene, and a male suspect is currently in custody. Emergency Services are on site, managing the situation. Further details are yet to be released as the investigation continues. |
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