Liverpool suspect arrested on suspicion attempted murder and dangerous and drug driving
Police released the latest update on Tuesday afternoon at a press conference
Last updated 27th May 2025
A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs after dozens of people were injured by a car at a parade to celebrate Liverpool winning the Premier League yesterday.
The man, from the West Derby area of Liverpool, remains in custody where he is being interviewed.
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said the force 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.
The force's detective chief superintendent Karen Jaundrill told reporters there were a total of 65 confirmed casualties following the incident on Water Street in the city centre on Monday.
A press conference also heard 50 people were taken to hospital and are receiving ongoing treatment as a result of the incident, but all appear to be recovering well.
Ms Sims said: "It is believed the driver of the Ford Galaxy car involved in this incident was able to follow an ambulance onto Water Street after the road block was temporarily lifted so that the ambulance crew could attend to a member of the public who was having a heart attack.
"There was no intelligence to suggest an incident of this nature would take place."
A total of 11 people remain in hospital for ongoing treatment and are in a stable condition after the incident in Liverpool on Monday.
Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill added: "I want to reassure the public of Merseyside that detectives are making significant progress as we seek to establish the full circumstances that led to this awful incident and bring the person responsible to justice. We have a total of 65 confirmed casualties, many of whom required hospital treatment.
"Further work is ongoing to identify other people affected, and we will continue to support these individuals in the days and weeks to come."
The senior officer said Merseyside Police has received help from neighbouring forces "due to the number of victims".
She continued: "Extensive CCTV inquiries are being carried out across the city to establish the movements of the car, a Ford Galaxy, before the incident took place.
"We have already had an incredible response from many of those who were there last night."