Liverpool Parade Crash Injures 47; Probe Widens

A 53-year-old white British man drove his car into crowds celebrating Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory on Water Street, injuring 47 people—including four children—with 27 hospitalised and four in critical condition. The suspect reportedly gained access to the closed road by tailgating an ambulance before panicking and accelerating into packed crowds. Police quickly arrested the man and made the rare decision to disclose his ethnicity and origin to prevent misinformation, reiterating the incident is not terrorism and no other suspects are sought. Eyewitnesses described chaos as fans and emergency responders rushed to help those trapped under the vehicle. The attack has raised concerns about event security and road closure enforcement, prompting further investigation. Liverpool FC and city officials have postponed planned celebrations and expressed sympathy for those affected.