Liverpool parade driver arrested over attempted murder and drug driving
Forensic officers at the scene in Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool after a 53-year-old white British man was arrested when a car ploughed into a crowd of people during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade. Picture date: Tuesday May 27, 2025.
A driver who allegedly ploughed into a crowd at Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug driving.
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said the force believes the car which struck pedestrians was able to follow an ambulance crew attending to someone suffering a heart attack after a road block was temporarily lifted.
