A tragic incident occurred during a Liverpool soccer parade in England, leaving 65 people injured and one person arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The driver of the vehicle that rammed into the crowd was also being held on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving under the influence.
The incident took place on Monday afternoon, just after the players of Liverpool Football Club had celebrated their Premier League championship with an open-topped bus parade. The minivan plowed into crowds packing a narrow street near the River Mersey in the heart of the city, sending many to hospitals for treatment.
Detectives are still working to determine why the driver struck the crowd and what led him to attempt to flee. Police had closed off much of the area to traffic but allegedly followed an ambulance to avoid roadblocks, allowing the driver to evade capture.
Thirteen people remain hospitalized in stable condition, including four children who were injured. The incident has sent shockwaves through the city, with widespread expressions of sadness and support for the victims.
Police have stated that they do not believe the incident was a terrorist attack, but are investigating possible motives. The force has identified the arrested driver as a 53-year-old British man but will not release his name until he is formally charged.
In a statement, King Charles III expressed his condolences to the city and its people, saying “it is truly devastating to see that what should have been a joyous celebration could end in such distressing circumstances.”
Source: https://apnews.com/article/liverpool-ramming-police-injuries-soccer-58475cf48441048e87f89df7aba6bb45