Man arrested after car hits crowd celebrating Liverpool's soccer trophy

Police arrested a man after a car hit a crowd attending Liverpool's victory parade that drew thousands of fans of the Premier League-winning soccer club to the city in northwest England on Sunday.The big picture: Authorities said four children were among dozens injured in the incident that police urged people not to speculate on following the arrest of the person, whom they described as a "53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area." A large emergency service presence is pictured on Water Street after a car reportedly drives into the crowd during the Liverpool Trophy Parade on May 26, 2025 in Liverpool, England. Photo: Getty ImagesDetails: Thousands of people had lined the streets of Liverpool when a large, dark-colored vehicle suddenly veered into the crowd, video from the scene showed.North West Ambulance Service said it took 27 patients to the hospital by ambulance "and we believe two of those, including one of the children, have sustained injuries deemed to be serious."The service's teams treated 20 people at the scene for minor injuries, per its statement.Merseyside Police said in the statement posted to X that officers were undertaking extensive enquiries "to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision."What they're saying: "The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected," said U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on X."I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident."Liverpool F.C. released a brief statement to its social media accounts offering thoughts and prayers to those affected by the incident in Water Street, a road in Liverpool city center that's a short drive from the club's stadium.We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of...Posted by Liverpool FC on Monday, May 26, 2025Editor's note: This a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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