On May 26, a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool FC supporters celebrating their Premier League title during a parade in Liverpool, northwest England, hospitalising 27 people, including four children. Merseyside Police arrested a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area, believed to be the driver, but stated the incident is not considered terrorism-related.
A bird’s eye view of the car accident incident in Liverpool where the driver drove through the crowd during Liverpool FC victory celebrations. #liverpoolparade #Liverpool #Epl #Liverpoolchampion #MoSalah #liverpoolterrorattack #England
pic.twitter.com/lIzjY5OeDf— i (@Miksiddiqui) May 26, 2025
The crash occurred amidst jubilant scenes, with the vehicle striking a large group of fans. Ambulance officials reported that 20 people received treatment at the scene, while 27 were hospitalised. One child and one adult are in serious condition. Firefighters freed four individuals trapped beneath the car. Social media videos captured the chaos, showing fans hurled into the air upon impact.
As the vehicle came to a halt, enraged supporters surrounded it, smashing windows until police intervened to protect the driver. “We do not believe the incident was terrorism-related,” Merseyside Police confirmed, adding that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.
“We believe this to be an isolated incident, and we are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to it. The incident is not being treated as terrorism,” temporary Deputy Chief Constable Jenny Sims told reporters.
The parade, celebrating Liverpool’s first Premier League title since 2020, turned sombre as emergency services responded swiftly. Authorities urged witnesses to provide information to aid the investigation, emphasising support for the victims and their families.
“My thoughts are with all those injured or affected,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on X, calling the scenes “appalling” and saying he was being updated about the events.
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…
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) May 26, 2025
The team said on X it was in direct contact with police. “Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident,” Liverpool FC 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… pic.twitter.com/xreiSqiEnL
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 26, 2025
