Car rams into crowd at Liverpool's title parade; suspect detained
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemns the incident as "appalling".
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Police and emergency personnel deal with an incident on Water Street near the Liver building in Liverpool after a car collided with pedestrians during the Premier League winners parade in Liverpool, England, on May 26, 2025 (AP)
A car rammed into crowds of Liverpool fans in the city centre during Premier League title celebrations on Monday, according to footage circulating online. Police confirmed a man had been detained in connection with the incident.
The vehicle struck "a number of pedestrians" shortly after the team’s open-top bus parade had passed through the area, where tens of thousands had gathered to celebrate.
A dramatic, unverified video shared on social media appeared to show the car speeding through a packed street, briefly swerving away from the densest part of the crowd. Moments later, police swarmed the vehicle, while some fans tried to confront the driver. Others were seen lying injured on the ground.
British Police said in a statement that a car driven by a male had plowed into a number of pedestrians during #Liverpool's football team celebrations following the Premier League title win.
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) May 26, 2025
Videos circulated on social media show the driver intentionally driving through a crowd… pic.twitter.com/ePoDpC8DYd
Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the incident as "appalling" in a post on X, expressing his concern for those injured and praising the swift response of emergency services.
The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) May 26, 2025
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…
Authorities confirmed the car stopped at the scene and that one male suspect had been detained. A heavy emergency response followed, with multiple ambulances and a fire service tent set up nearby, according to a Reuters photographer.
