Overview

• Shortly after 6pm on May 26, a dark-coloured car veered onto Water Street in Liverpool, striking fans about a mile before the parade’s conclusion.
• North West Ambulance Service reports 47 people injured—including four children—with 27 hospitalised and four in critical condition.
• Police arrested a 53-year-old white British man from the local area at the scene, believing him to be the lone driver.
• Merseyside Police have cordoned off the area, are not seeking additional suspects, and have urged the public to submit footage to the Major Incident Portal.
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Liverpool FC and the city’s mayor have offered support to victims and praised emergency responders.