Liverpool parade driver arrested over attempted murder remains in custody

One crash victim has described how he ‘locked eyes’ with the driver and ‘pleaded for him to stop’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

A driver who allegedly ploughed into a crowd at Liverpool’s victory parade remains in custody after he was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug driving.

Merseyside Police believe 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.